Lower Ball Joints in Jeep vehicle
Lower Ball Joints in Jeep vehicle was recalled on 17 November 2006 under EU Safety Gate alert 0734/06. Injuries risk reported by Greece. Water may enter into the front suspension lower ball joints in the affected vehicles.
| Alert Number | 0734/06 |
| Category | Motor vehicles |
| Risk Type | Injuries |
| Notifying Country | Greece |
| Country of Origin | United States |
| Model Number | Passengers’ Car Cherokee, type KJ |
| Published | 17 November 2006 |
Risk Description
Water may enter into the front suspension lower ball joints in the affected vehicles. This can cause the ball joints to corrode and separate. Ball joints separation can result in a loss of steering control and could cause a crash without prior warning.
Measures Taken
Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): OtherCategory of measure(s): Voluntary corrective actions taken by the importer.Date of entry into force: Unknown
Product Description
The recall concerns vehicles built through March 15, 2006. The VIN/chassis numbers are: 1J@G$%8#?^W* where: @ = 4 or 8 $ = L or 6 % = B or N or C or E # = 1 or 7 or 5 or K ? = 1 to 9 or X ^ = 2 or 3 or 4 or 5 or 6 * = production numbers of 6-digits
⚠️ What Should You Do?
This recall involves a injuries hazard related to Lower Ball Joints in Jeep vehicle.
About this risk
This product has a design or manufacturing defect that can cause physical injuries such as cuts, bruises, fractures, or other bodily harm during normal use.
Recommended action
Stop using the product immediately. Check yourself and family members for any injuries. Store the product safely out of reach and contact the retailer or manufacturer for a replacement or refund.
Who is at risk?
All users, particularly children and elderly people who may be more vulnerable to injury.