# 2002 JEEP LIBERTY — SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT
> NHTSA complaint `633374` · 2007-08-06 · Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
## Severity
- **Deaths:** 0
- **Injured:** 0
- **Fire:** No
- **Crash:** Yes
- **Police report:** No
- **Medical attention:** No
- **Vehicle towed:** No
## Vehicle
- **Make:** JEEP
- **Model:** LIBERTY
- **Year:** 2002
- **Manufacturer:** Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
- **Component:** SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT
- **Miles at failure:** 90,000
- **Speed:** 60 mph
## Narrative
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 JEEP LIBERTY.  WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE VEHICLE DROPPED AND THERE WAS A BLOW OUT ON THE TIRE.  THE CONTACT FELT THAT THE FRONT LOWER BALL JOINT CAUSED THE FAILURE.  THERE IS A RECALL FOR THE FRONT LOWER BALL JOINT (NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID #06V288000).  THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER WANTED TO CHARGE TO REPAIR THE TIRE AND THE WHEEL.  HE FELT THE FRONT LOWER BALL JOINT CAUSED THE DAMAGE.  THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 90,000.
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