# 2004 JEEP LIBERTY — SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT
> NHTSA complaint `577894` · 2006-04-03 · Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
## Severity
- **Deaths:** 0
- **Injured:** 1
- **Fire:** No
- **Crash:** No
- **Police report:** No
- **Medical attention:** No
- **Vehicle towed:** No
## Vehicle
- **Make:** JEEP
- **Model:** LIBERTY
- **Year:** 2004
- **Manufacturer:** Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
- **Component:** SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT
- **Miles at failure:** 44,000
- **Speed:** 10 mph
## Narrative
WHILE DRIVING INTO A GAS STATION (BEFORE ENTERING THE EXPRESSWAY) MY WHEEL CAME OFF ON THE FRONT PASSENGER'S SIDE OF THE VEHICLE.  THE VEHICLE LUNGED FORWARD, THE WHEEL FELL OFF AND FLUIDS LEAKED OUT OF THE VEHICLE.  LUCKILY THIS DIDN'T HAPPEN ON THE EXPRESSWAY.  RELIABLE?  *NM
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