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Chrysler has announced that it's recalling 209,724 Jeep Liberty models for lower control arms that may fracture due to rust. The National Highway Transportation Safety Administration says the recall covers certain vehicles manufactured between July 3, 2003 and July 14 2005, which were originally sold or are currently registered in states with a high probability of rust.

In the right conditions, the lower control arms could rust to the point of fracture, leading to a loss of control and a potential accident. Reuters reports Chrysler is unaware of any accidents caused by the defect.

The automaker intends to notify owners and begin the recall by the end of April this year. Those vehicles covered by the campaign will have their control arms replaced free of charge. See below for the full recall notice.Continue reading Jeep recalls 210K Liberty SUVs over corrosion issues

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It was such a big problem by the company. Ensuring the safety of those buyers is one of the most important factor in lending or promoting your car. Chrysler should avoid recalls which may be the reason in the decreasing of their sales on these coming years. Well, I know no one is perfect but be sure not to make things dangerous for some. Good luck and more power!

As it was said exactly, "road salts used in specific states can cause rust and other deterioration in numerous automobiles parts. Road salt deterioration is causing the lower control arms on 2004 and 2005 Jeep Liberty designs to corrode and break, resulting in a recall in excess of 200,000 vehicles."

You can also check this out for more updates: Road salt corrosion leads to Jeep Liberty recall