# 2002 JEEP LIBERTY — STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
> NHTSA complaint `380366` · 2002-11-01 · Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
## Severity
- **Deaths:** 0
- **Injured:** 2
- **Fire:** No
- **Crash:** Yes
- **Police report:** Yes
- **Medical attention:** No
- **Vehicle towed:** No
## Vehicle
- **Make:** JEEP
- **Model:** LIBERTY
- **Year:** 2002
- **Manufacturer:** Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
- **Component:** STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
- **Speed:** 65 mph
## Narrative
WHILE DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEED, THE FRONT AXLE BROKE AND CAUSED THE RIGHT TIRE TO BLOW. CONSUMER LOSS CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AND CAUSED  AN  ACCIDENT. DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. MR  UPON INSPECTION, IT WAS FOUND THAT THE TIE ROD WAS ALSO CUT IN HALF.  *JG...*AK
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