BALL JOINT RECALL, WE DID IT!!!!

VTNomad · **Posted:** Tue Aug 01, 2006 6:59 pm

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20060801/ap_ ... eep_recall

I'd like to thank everyone who reported their problem. It only took 111 of you, but ya got it done.

dirtykj · **Posted:** Tue Aug 01, 2006 7:10 pm

"Replaced at no cost" ... I guess it's too much to ask for redesigned LCA eh? I wonder what they'll replace with, moog?

KJ-BOL · **Posted:** Tue Aug 01, 2006 7:13 pm

This is a very significant good news to all of us - hopefully this gets done in a timely manner by DC
let's see who gets the first notice - when I get mine, I'll take the jeep in first thing.

Really.... thanks to everyone - we know we helped to get this done.

I'm placing this as sticky until we get things done

pinevillekj · **Posted:** Tue Aug 01, 2006 7:24 pm

Looks like I will be kissing some major butt at the first oil change. I have recently moved to Texas and have yet to establish a relationship with the dealer. If I play my cards right, they will spring for a rental :roll:

Tokyojoe · **Posted:** Tue Aug 01, 2006 7:34 pm

This is AWESOME!!!!! Great job to all who have had problems and put in their complaint. I have not had any problems with mine yet (I checked them on my last tire swap - swap from stock SRA's to my MTR's when I do a trail) and I am just over 25K miles.

I do worry if they will fail when I am driving in the mountains, on trails, and at highway speeds. This recall will help relax some of that fear.

I hope nobody gets hurt between now and September, from a failed LBJ.

SethX9 · **Posted:** Tue Aug 01, 2006 7:38 pm

Right On!! Of course it'll suck to be w/out the buggy for a day but I get a rental and last time they put me in a 300C ... effin' sweet ride!!

Thanks to those who fought the fight....

kingofl337 · **Posted:** Tue Aug 01, 2006 7:40 pm

Free lower ball joints for life! YAY!

Now the CRD guys just need EGR / Torque Converters and we will be set.

jg45 · **Posted:** Tue Aug 01, 2006 7:56 pm

So what does this mean for those of us who already replaced ours with the MOOGs?

Jeepjeepster · **Posted:** Tue Aug 01, 2006 7:57 pm

I just put moogs in. :cry:

Goglio704 · **Posted:** Tue Aug 01, 2006 8:14 pm

jg45 wrote:

So what does this mean for those of us who already replaced ours with the MOOGs?

It means you probably still have better joints than what the recall will provide. I know, some cash would be nice.

gopherbeats · **Posted:** Tue Aug 01, 2006 8:23 pm

Hey thats pretty fancy!!

I wonder if the DC guys check this forum at all?......

I'll be waiting for my letter

52k.. and no LJB movement.... can I make it to SEP.

LostRenegade · **Posted:** Tue Aug 01, 2006 8:36 pm

gopherbeats wrote:

52k.. and no LJB movement.... can I make it to SEP.

That is what I am asking my self. I am at 83K and I do have some movement. Mostly on the passenger side.

alljeep · **Posted:** Tue Aug 01, 2006 8:55 pm

All I see in that article is a replacement with the same part design. They used the excuse that some were damaged in shipping and/or installed wrong. Then, they say the vehicle has since been redesigned, not the part.

AdamIsAdam · **Posted:** Tue Aug 01, 2006 9:13 pm

That's good that they recognized it, but I really think that all they are doing is replacing them (if necessary) and claiming that the redesigned vehicle will prevent them from failing in the future. I bet you a dollar that they are referring to the heat shields as the "redesigned" fix. We all know that shield is BS!

So, either check them regularly and keep getting them replaced by Jeep, or go to Moogs and lube them often.

By the way, GREAT JOB TO US ALL! I wonder how many of the 111 complaints were ours? hehehe

Goglio704 · **Posted:** Tue Aug 01, 2006 9:17 pm

alljeep wrote:

All I see in that article is a replacement with the same part design. They used the excuse that some were damaged in shipping and/or installed wrong. Then, they say the vehicle has since been redesigned, not the part.

Didn't know you could retroactively redesign a vehicle. Darn, those Jeep engineers are good! :roll:

ks2002kj · **Posted:** Tue Aug 01, 2006 9:17 pm

Maybe you could put this in the TECH section also.

Neal · **Posted:** Tue Aug 01, 2006 9:26 pm

without admitting any liability they are replacing the defective **** with a new and improved piece of ***

W3CSX · **Posted:** Tue Aug 01, 2006 9:42 pm

And I just put Moogs in this week

Jason

MoladoGuy · **Posted:** Tue Aug 01, 2006 9:54 pm

As with me, 67K, and I have some play on the Left front. I plan to hold for the replacement though (replacement for life). Now I can take that $125 (for the Moogs) and put into new struts and/or Al's Upper Arms.

AdamIsAdam · **Posted:** Tue Aug 01, 2006 10:01 pm

For those of you with play, I suggest you take it to the dealership and get them replaced now. Do not wait! They will or at least should, do the work under the recall now if you have a dangerous condition. Print that article and take it with you.

If they refuse, ask for it in writing that you have play in the LBJ's and that they won't repair it under the pending recall or the prior recall. Tell them you want to be sure you've got everyone listed that you intend to sue if it gives out before Sep!

BALL JOINT RECALL, WE DID IT!!!!

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