DETROIT – Chrysler said it is voluntarily recalling nearly 268,000 Jeep Liberty models in the United States and Canada because of a rust issue with rear lower control arms.
In a statement posted Wednesday, the automaker said the recall affects 2004-2005 models that were produced from July 2003 through July 2005.
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Chrysler said that translates to 209,746 in the U.S. and 24,727 in Canada.
The rust could lead to a weakening of the component and result in a decrease in rear suspension stability.
"The excessive corrosion is a result of extended exposure to road salt, which is why the campaign is limited to vehicles originally sold or currently registered in salt belt states as defined by the NHSTA," said David Dillon, Head of Product Investigation and Campaigns, Chrysler Group LLC.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration had already been investing the issue.
NHTSA includes Michigan in the list of 21 "salt belt" states.
Chrysler said it was not aware of any accidents or injuries that resulted from the rust issue.