Maryland Injury Lawyer Blog

Ron:

Thanks for posting this notice, my neice owns one of these types of cars within the years (2002-2006) that Chrysler is issuing their voluntary recall for. From a defense perspective, it seems like a brilliant way to try and mitigate potential exposure for potential claims of product liability or are they mandated by federal law in issuing such notices?

Gabe

Gabe, to answer your question, yes, the National Highway Safety Administration did order the recall but I'm sure that Chrysler would have ordered this recall anyway. Relatively speaking from Chrysler's standpoint financially, little harm has been done. But they know the longer they wait, the quicker the personal injury lawyers in Maryland and around the country are going to begin to circle. As it is now, they already are. - Ron

My 2003 Jeep Liberty is in the shop at this writing. I was driving to work yesterday morning when the ball joint gave way. Luckily, I was on a secondary road and not doing 70 on the highway at the time, or I might still be rolling!!
I had my vehicle in for service just last week and no mention was made of the problem. I know how difficult the vehicle was to steer "at a low speed" when it happened. I am rather disappointed with Chrysler's efforts to solve the problem..before someone is seriously injured.

I don't blame you.

I'm glad you found the problem in such a way where it did not cause you serious injury. Let's say a prayer for everyone else out there. - Ron

This just happened to our 2002 Jeep Liberty literaly 4 hours ago. Luckily we had just gotten off the highway heading home -- driving about 10 mph. The front of the car left side just fell after making an awful noise and we could feel the car drop suddenly. There were metal shards on the pavement under the car too. It's awful to think that it could have been a far worse situation and we could have been injured. If anyone knows what options are available to us from a legal standpoint (we bought the car in Virginia but the car is in Boston now) please email me: firasi@yahoo.com. I bought a poorly manufactured car that could have cost us serious injury. That's criminal!

Does anyone know if the car manufacturer will pay for this.. this happend to me yesterday. Thank goodness I had just gotten off the freeway.

I don't know but I sure want to find out. I'm calling and getting nowhere. This is ridiculous!!

I learned of this recall over the weekend . My wife bought a new Liberty in March . I called the dealership today and was told the parts have been backordered and it will be a couple of weeks before we can get the vehicle in .

I learned today that my 2003 Liberty Renegade is included in the recall. Never notified by a letter, I had to ask them to check on it. (Had to take in the vehicle because of a leaking front differential). They have no parts at all and have no idea when more will come in. They can not even put anyone on a waiting list because there are so many people. It is absolutely ridiculous. They checked it and said it looked "fine". The guy at the dealer told me to call back every week to see if they had any parts in. They only receive enough parts to service 2-3 cars at a time. This is very frustrating and I feel very unsafe driving my car anywhere.

I'm having the same problem as Rick with my Liberty Renegade. It looks just fine, don't worry about it. They don't seem to care that there has been a recall because these vehicles are now UNSAFE. This is absolutely ridiculous!!!

I think Chrysler should stop making jeep libertys, because a couple of months ago my best friend was killed in a car accident driving this type of car. After the accedint we found out she would still be alive if it wasnt for this car. The liberty's gas tank is in the back of the car and when you hit the car the car may explode,and in my friend case it happend three sec. after the crash, and every thing in the car including her was burned badly, this is what happend to my frind and has happen to others, if Chrysler dosn't start making the car's gas tank in a diffrent place it could be you frind or family member in this type of accident.

This a news article on my best friend who burned to death in her Jeep Liberty after someone hit her from behind at 60 mph- Barbara

By CALEB FREY

Staff Reporter

LAPLACE - A three-vehicle crash in the early morning hours Tuesday resulted in the death of a Destrehan woman and left another driver facing negligent homicide charges, according to State Police.

Troopers investigated the scene of the fatal accident at approximately 6:30 a.m. on October 31.

Jaye M. Donahoe, 32, suffered fatal injuries as a result of the crash and was pronounced dead on the scene by authorities.

The accident occurred on Interstate 10 heading eastbound near old Highway 51, only a couple miles from the LaPlace exit.

The three vehicles involved in the crash were all on the I-10 traveling towards New Orleans when two of the vehicles involved stopped near an overpass. The first vehicle, a gray Pontiac Solstice driven by Alan J. Dramm, 35, of Gonzales, came to a stop on the interstate with Donahoe also coming to a full stop while driving a silver Jeep Liberty directly behind him.

Both vehicles were sitting on the grade of the I-10 when they were struck from behind by a white F-150 driven by Kirk A. Thibodaux, 37, of Baton Rouge, authorities said.

Upon impact, both the F-150 and the Jeep Liberty were engulfed in flames. The Pontiac Solstice was struck from the rear by the Liberty as a result of the crash, but Dramm, the driver of the Pontiac, walked away with no injuries.

Thibodaux came away from the accident with minor injuries and was taken to River Parishes Hospital for treatment. He was charged with careless operation and negligent homicide.

All parties involved in the crash were wearing their seatbelts and alcohol is not suspected to be a factor, according to State Police.

The investigation is being handled by Trooper Larry Mayes.

I have a 2003 Liberty that was just repaired (ball joint). This was done prior to me having an accident, but now after the repair, it pulls to the right and is wearing the inside of the left front tire. The dealer says it's an alignment issue that I must pay for. Now I read the horror stories about these things and will go immediately this weekend and buy a new Ford pick-up. I pray nobody else is killer or injured due to the lack of caring on the part of Chrysler/Jeep. Yes, I called 1-800-853-1403 (ref# 15893-708) and was told that alignment was not covered with the repair of the ball joints.

While driving last night 1/27/07 I lost total control of my 2003 Jeep Liberty. My front left tire detached from the car. I was not aware of the recall nor had I been notified. I had just dropped off my 13 year old daughter exiting from the interstate at 60 mph. When the accident happened I was only going 20 mph. I am thankful it didn't happen on the interstate but am concerned that I was never notified of the recall. I hope Chrysler will be responsible for the damage.

Hello Everyone:

My condolences to the person who lost their friend in an accident. I'm writing because the right side ball joint fell out of my 2004 Jeep Liberty on February 27, 2007. I purchased the vehicle in September, 2004. I'm quite surprised to have come upon this website and see that this ball joint problem with the Jeeps had been news to Diamchrysler since 2006, and I never received anything in the mail to alert me of this situation. I travel over 70 miles once a week and I like many other people can count it a blessing that this occurance did not take place while traveling at high speed. I'm reluctant to drive my car to the dealer tommorow to have the other side replaced. The main point for my writing you is because I wanted to inform you that I'm in the process of dealing with Diamchrysler to retrieve my money for the repairs. I'm not very happy with the process because I feel like they're giving me the third degree even after I've provided them with proper documentation (receipts). I'm disappointed but thankful to God that nothing worse did not take place. I will keep every person driving on the highway in Jeeps in prayer and ask that you do the same. Peace and Blessings to everyone.

wow, this is really scary. i just bought my 2006 liberty last month and i recieved a notice in the mail that there is a recall on the blower motor. Apparently it may over heat and cause an interior fire under certain operating conditions...

Hey, i have a 2003 jep liberty sport 4x4 and i was told of the recall by the dealership After we had bought it. We bought it leased and it had 40000 miles on it and we then found out that it had not ben serviced since the 15000 checkup. it only had oil changes. Can that affect the car? Also we just got biger tires on it and i dont know if that will affect the ball joints?

I bought a 2007 Jeep Liberty, I have had it in the shop four times since purchased in May of 2007- Feb. 2008 the last two times was roll backs, the jeep rolls backswards when you sit at an incline. I have almost had two accidents due to this problem. The dealership now claims this is a charistics of this vehicle. It wasn't doing it when we bought it, no one told us it would do this. Ask me if the dealership or manufactor cares. NOPE they recieved $26,000. cash for a reliable vehichle, what I recieved it a pile of crap expensive crap at that. What will they do for you to fix the safety problem and your lack of faith in a brand new vehichle offer to charge you anywhere from 5,000. to 13,000 depending if you want a new or used vehicle. feel like ive been bent over and F--- in the a--...

I have a 2005 Jeep Liberty. After receiving the recall notice in 2006, I had the ball joint replaced. Two days ago, the replacement ball joint broke. Luckily, it happened as I was turning into my driveway. The dealership is willing to replace the replacement, but what really scares me is that the last replacement didn't hold out, so I am to assume that this one will? This vehicle has only 50,000 miles on it, and 21,000 since the ball joint was replaced. I have always owned Jeeps, and this will be the very last Chrysler Product bought by me.

HOW ABOUT THE 2008's????
I have been experiencing a bad vibration at 70mph and up. My truck is brand new, the wheels have been balanced... road force balanced... the dealers said there was a problem with my wheels (different warrentee). Now it's at Goodyear and they YET AGAIN balanced the tires. I pick it up tomorrow, i'll let you know...

We bought a 2002 Jeep Liberty a year ago from a Used Car Dealership. This is my 17 year old daughters car. Yesterday she was backing out of a parking spot and the whole front end fell down onto the tires. Thankfully she wasn't on the interstate! Would you think the dealership would know if the recall had been taken care of on this car prior to us purchasing it?

I HATE my 2005 Jeep Liberty. I am constantly at the garage for different reasons and Jeep service is totally unacceptable. Never again will I buy one. When my car is done, i'll be heading back to TOYOTA!