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The last car investigated by the NHTSA for salt corrosion was the 2004 Ford Freestar, and its brother the Mercury Monterey last tear. Now a Chrysler vehicle reportedly has the same problem - the 2006 and 2007 model year Jeep Liberty.
A total of 137,176 units of this car are being recalled for the same problem that plagued a number of other vehicles.
“The vehicles' rear lower control arms can sustain excessive corrosion from long-term road-salt exposure. Excessive corrosion can lead to breakage, which could adversely affect rear suspension stability,” the recall statement says.
According to the automaker, no incidents or accidents can be related to the problem. But as part of the recall, Chrysler Group will inspect and, if necessary, replace the vehicles' rear lower control arms at no charge to customers.
This problems arrives mainly in the so-called salt-belt states where corrosion is always a problem. There, they use salt to melt the ice during winter time, but this can also have a profound affect on the vehicle’s underbelly.
“The vehicles' rear lower control arms can sustain excessive corrosion from long-term road-salt exposure. Excessive corrosion can lead to breakage, which could adversely affect rear suspension stability,” the recall statement says.
According to the automaker, no incidents or accidents can be related to the problem. But as part of the recall, Chrysler Group will inspect and, if necessary, replace the vehicles' rear lower control arms at no charge to customers.
This problems arrives mainly in the so-called salt-belt states where corrosion is always a problem. There, they use salt to melt the ice during winter time, but this can also have a profound affect on the vehicle’s underbelly.
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