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NHTSANHTSA · Vehicles·Recall number 12E047000

2004 Jeep Liberty | Timken Front Wheel Hub | 2005 Jeep Liberty | 2002 Jeep Liberty | 2003 Jeep Liberty — Suspension: front: hub

Published October 23, 2012 · Recall initiated: October 22, 2012

Summary

NHTSA records recall 12E047000, published October 23, 2012 and initiated October 22, 2012. Recalling firm: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC); 2004 Jeep Liberty | Timken Front Wheel Hub | 2005 Jeep Liberty | 2002 Jeep Liberty | 2003 Jeep Liberty — Suspension: front: hub.

What's the hazard

Timken is recalling certain non-formed, front wheel hubs, part number HA599467, which were sold to retail and automotive distributors in the automobile aftermarket as front wheel hub replacements designed only for use on certain 2002 through 2005, 4X4, non-ABS, Jeep Liberty vehicles. These front wheel hub units can be mistakenly sold to owners and installed on 4X2 versions of the Jeep vehicles.

What to do

Timken has notified retail stores that have received the subject parts. The front wheel hubs will be replaced free of charge. Owners who may have purchased the affected units should contact Timken at 1-330-471-3693 for more information. This recall is being conducted by Timken, not Chrysler/Jeep.

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Recall details

Brand
JEEP
Model
LIBERTY
Manufacturer
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
Lot
2004 JEEP LIBERTY | TIMKEN FRONT WHEEL HUB | 2005 JEEP LIBERTY | 2002 JEEP LIBERTY | 2003 JEEP LIBERTY
Risk classification
E
Country
US

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Questions about this recall

Was 2004 Jeep Liberty | Timken Front Wheel Hub | 2005 Jeep Liberty | 2002 Jeep Liberty | 2003 Jeep Liberty — Suspension: front: hub recalled?

Yes. NHTSA published recall 12E047000 on October 23, 2012. Reported hazard: Timken is recalling certain non-formed, front wheel hubs, part number HA599467, which were sold to retail and automotive distributors in the automobile aftermarket as front wheel hub replacements designed only for use on certain 2002 through 2005, 4X4, non-ABS, Jeep Liberty vehicles. These front wheel hub units can be mistakenly sold to owners and installed on 4X2 versions of the Jeep vehicles.

What should I do if I have this product?

Timken has notified retail stores that have received the subject parts. The front wheel hubs will be replaced free of charge. Owners who may have purchased the affected units should contact Timken at 1-330-471-3693 for more information. This recall is being conducted by Timken, not Chrysler/Jeep.

How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?

Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: JEEP. Model: LIBERTY.

View official NHTSA notice(opens on nhtsa.gov)