2008 Jeep Liberty recalls
NHTSA lists 4 safety recall campaigns for the 2008 Jeep Liberty. Between them they involve air bags, visibility and parking brake. The most recent was received on April 3, 2013.
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Air bags
Drive Shaft Failure may cause Airbag Deployment
The defect: Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2007-2008 Dodge Nitro 4X2 vehicles manufactured March 21, 2006, through March 1, 2008; and 2008 Jeep Liberty 4X2 vehicles manufactured February 15, 2007, through March 1, 2008. The transfer case heat shield may drop down and rub on the drive shaft, weakening it and potentially causing the drive shaft to break.
The risk: If the drive shaft breaks, a section of it can strike the transfer case tunnel with enough force that the airbag computer will believe the vehicle is in a crash and thus deploy the airbags. Additionally, the drive shaft failure will result in a loss of motive power. Either condition may increase the risk of a crash.
The remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will add a bracket to support the rear of the heat shield, free of charge. An interim letter was mailed to owners on May 29, 2013. Owners may contact Chrysler at 1-800-247-9753. Chrysler's recall campaign number is N10.
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Visibility
Windshield wiper motor
The defect: Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2008 jeep liberty vehicles. The vehicles are equipped with windshield wiper motors that contain excess adhesive that may allow for water intrusion, which could result in intermittent and eventually inoperative windshield wiper operation.
The risk: A failing or inoperative windshield wiper system will reduce a driver's visibility which could result in a crash.
The remedy: Dealers will replace the windshield wiper motor free of charge. The safety recall began on december 1, 2010. Owners may contact chrysler at 1-800-853-1403.
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Parking brake
Park brake lever cluth
The defect: Chrysler is recalling 3,663 my 2007-2008 dodge nitro and my 2008 jeep liberty vehicles equipped with manual transmissions. The park brake lever clutch drum may distort and reduce the effectiveness of the park brake system.
The risk: This could allow the vehicle to move inadvertently and cause a crash without warning.
The remedy: Dealers will replace the park brake lever assembly free of charge. The recall began on october 27, 2008. Owners may contact chrysler at 1-800-853-1403.
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Visibility
Windshield/rear quarter glass
The defect: Chrysler is recalling 494 my 2008 jeep liberty vehicles. The windshield and/or fixed rear quarter glass may have been assembled using incorrect urethane adhesive. This could affect glass retention.
The risk: If the glass separates while driving, it could strike another vehicle or injure a pedestrian.
The remedy: Dealers will replace the windshield and/or fixed rear quarter glass free of charge. The recall began on october 13, 2008. Owners may contact chrysler at 1-800-853-1403.
Check by VIN
A campaign rarely covers every Liberty built in 2008. Enter your 17-character VIN to find the recall campaigns filed for your make, model and model year. The VIN is on the driver’s side of the dashboard (visible through the windshield), on the door-jamb label, and on your registration and insurance documents.
Is a recall still open on your vehicle? Only NHTSA’s official VIN check can say whether a campaign applies to your exact vehicle and whether the repair has already been done.
Your VIN is decoded with NHTSA’s public vPIC service to identify the make, model and year. It is not stored and is not added to any page address.
What 2008 Jeep Liberty owners should do
- Check your VIN on NHTSA’s lookup to see which of these campaigns apply to your vehicle and whether any are still open.
- Call a Jeep dealer and book the repair, quoting the campaign numbers (13V-121, 10V-550, 08V-525, 08V-455).
- If you have bought the vehicle used, the recall still applies: the repair is free whoever owns the vehicle now.
- Make sure your current address is on file with the manufacturer so the owner letters reach you.
Other Jeep Liberty model years
Common questions
Does the 2008 Jeep Liberty have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 4 campaigns for the 2008 Jeep Liberty: 13V-121 (Drive Shaft Failure may cause Airbag Deployment); 10V-550 (Windshield wiper motor); 08V-525 (Park brake lever cluth); 08V-455 (Windshield/rear quarter glass).
How do I know if my 2008 Jeep Liberty has an open recall?
Enter your VIN in NHTSA’s recall lookup. Most campaigns cover only part of a model year’s production, and the lookup also shows whether the repair has already been done on your vehicle.
Will the dealer charge to fix the 2008 Jeep Liberty?
No. Safety recall repairs are done free of charge by Jeep dealers. Quote the NHTSA campaign number when you book.