# 2003 JEEP LIBERTY — SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT
> NHTSA complaint `608291` · 2007-01-03 · Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
## Severity
- **Deaths:** 0
- **Injured:** 1
- **Fire:** No
- **Crash:** Yes
- **Police report:** Yes
- **Medical attention:** No
- **Vehicle towed:** No
## Vehicle
- **Make:** JEEP
- **Model:** LIBERTY
- **Year:** 2003
- **Manufacturer:** Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
- **Component:** SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT
- **Miles at failure:** 58,000
- **Speed:** 30 mph
## Narrative
TL*- THE CONTACT HAD A 2003 JEEP LIBERTY WITH AN ODOMETER READING OF 58000 MILES. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING AT 30 MPH UNDER COLD BUT DRY CONDITIONS HE  LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AND WENT INTO A DITCH. UPON IMPACT THE AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY.  ON 12-12-06  CONTACT RECEIVED RECALL 03V460000 FOR LOWER BALL JOINTS.  THE POLICE REPORT FOR THE CRASH WAS AVAILABLE.  THE CONTACT FELT THAT THE VEHICLE'S  DESIGN AND BALL JOINT FAILURE WERE THE REASONS FOR THE CRASH.  *AK  UPDATED 2/6/2007 - THE CONSUMER INJURED HIS RIGHT HAND AND LEFT LEG.  *NM
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