Rear lower control arm fracture
Defect Summary
In june 2012, chrysler expanded this recall to include model year 2006 and 2007 jeep liberty vehicles, representing an additional 137,176 vehicles. this recall now concerns certain my 2004-2007 jeep liberty vehicles. the total number vehicles being recalled is now 346,900. these vehicles were manufactured from july 3, 2003 through june 29, 2007. the recall addresses those vehicles originally sold, or currently registered in, connecticut, delaware, illinois, indiana, iowa, maine, maryland, massachusetts, michigan, minnesota, missouri, new hampshire, new jersey, new york, ohio, pennsylvania, rhode island, vermont, west virginia, wisconsin, and the district of columbia. some vehicles may be equipped with rear lower control arms that can experience a rear suspension lower control arm fracture due to excessive corrosion due to application of road salts during winter weather conditions.
Safety Consequence
A fracture of the rear lower control arm may result in a loss of vehicle control and may lead to a vehicle crash.
Corrective Action
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rear lower control arms on all affected vehicles originally sold in, or currently registered in, connecticut, delaware, illinois, indiana, iowa, maine, maryland, massachusetts, michigan, minnesota, missouri, new hampshire, new jersey, new york, ohio, pennsylvania, rhode island, vermont, west virginia, wisconsin, and the district of columbia, free of charge. the safety recall began on march 26, 2012. owners may contact chrysler at 1-800-853-1403.
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FAQ: Recall 12V085000
Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.
What is recall 12V085000?
NHTSA recall 12V085000 was issued by Chrysler (fca Us, Llc) on March 5, 2012. It addresses: Rear lower control arm fracture. The recall affects approximately 346,900 vehicles, with the defect involving the Suspension component.
How do I get this recall repaired?
Contact any authorized Chrysler (fca Us, Llc) dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 12V085000 or the manufacturer campaign number L27. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.
Is my vehicle included in this recall?
The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.
How long do I have to get a recall repair done?
There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.
Where does the data on this page come from?
All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.