NHTSA vehicle safety data
2003 Liberty Spirit Recalls & Complaints
The 2003 Liberty Spirit has 4 NHTSA recall campaigns and 1 owner complaint on file as of November 3, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Liberty dealer.
NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2003 Liberty Spirit. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
2003 Liberty Spirit owner complaints
Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2003 Liberty Spirit, describing incidents dated April 19, 2013.
Most-cited components
- Fuel/Propulsion System 1 complaint
- Structure 1 complaint
Newest complaints
ODI #10558995 · Filed
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 JEEP LIBERTY SPIRIT. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NHTSA RECALL CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 13V252000 ( FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE , STRUCTURE ) IN APRIL 2013. ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS HE ATTEMPTED TO HAVE THE VEHICLE REPAIRED BUT THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER STATED THAT THE PARTS WERE UNAVAILABLE…
LIBERTY BUS/FMVSS 222/SEATS AND PADDING
NHTSA #04V050000 · Structure — Body — Roof and Pillars · NHTSA notice
Reported January 23, 2004 · LIBERTY BUS INCORPORATED
Potentially affected: 11 vehicles
Liberty campaign 222/01/LIB · Owners notified April 2, 2004 · Vehicles built June 1, 2002 – December 31, 2002 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
2003 LIBERTY SPIRIT (FREEDOM) SCHOOL BUSES MANUFACTURED FROM JUNE 2002 AND DECEMBER 2002. THE WASHER THAT IS USED BETWEEN THE SEAT LEG MOUNTING FOOT AND MOUNTING BOLT WAS IS NOT WIDE ENOUGH OR OF THE PROPER GRADE. IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH, THE SEAT COULD SEPARATE FROM THE FLOOR. ALSO, THERE IS INSUFFICIENT PILLAR PADDING WHICH COULD RESULT IN HEAD INJURIES IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH.
Safety consequence
THESE BUSES FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 222, "SCHOOL BUS PASSENGER SEATING AND CRASH PROTECTION."
Manufacturer remedy
LIBERTY BUS WILL NOTIFY ITS CUSTOMERS REPAIR THE SEATS WITH 3 ADDITIONAL WASHERS FREE OF CHARGE. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN APRIL 2, 2004. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT LIBERTY BUS AT 419-227-6554.
Notes
ALSO, CUSTOMERS CAN CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
LIBERTY BUS/FMVSS 217/EMERGENCY DOOR
NHTSA #04V049000 · Structure — Body — Door · NHTSA notice
Reported January 23, 2004 · LIBERTY BUS INCORPORATED
Potentially affected: 11 vehicles
Liberty campaign 217/01/LIB · Owners notified April 2, 2004 · Vehicles built June 1, 2002 – December 31, 2002 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
CERTAIN SCHOOL BUSES FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 217, "BUS EMERGENCY EXITS AND WINDOW RETENTION RELEASE." THE REAR EXIT DOOR HANDLE IS NOT RECESSED WHICH CAN CATCH ON AN ARTICLE OF CLOTHING OR A BACK PACK, INADVERTENTLY OPENING THE DOOR. ALSO, THE REQUIRED POSITIVE DOOR OPENING DEVICE FOR REAR EXIT DOOR DOES NOT HOLD THE DOOR AT 90 DEGREES WITH THE BODY.
Safety consequence
IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH, AND THE VEHICLE ENDS UP ON ITS SIDE, THE DOOR WILL NOT OPERATE PROPERLY POSSIBLY HINDERING RAPID EGRESS FROM THE VEHICLE.
Manufacturer remedy
LIBERTY BUS WILL NOTIFY ITS CUSTOMERS AND A METAL BEZEL WILL BE INSTALLED AROUND THE HANDLE TO RECESS IT. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN APRIL 2, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT LIBERTY BUS AT 419-227-6554.
Notes
LIBERTY BUS RECALL NO. 217/01/LIB.ALSO, CUSTOMERS CAN CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
LIBERTY BUS/FMVSS 120/RIM SIZE
NHTSA #04V058000 · Wheels — Rim · NHTSA notice
Reported January 16, 2004 · LIBERTY BUS INCORPORATED
Potentially affected: 11 vehicles
Liberty campaign LBRE001 · Vehicles built December 1, 2002 – October 31, 2003 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
ON CERTAIN SCHOOL BUSES, THE CERTIFICATE LABEL FOR THE RIM SIZE IS INCORRECT.
Safety consequence
THESE BUSES DO NOT COMPLY WITH FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 120, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS FOR MOTOR VEHICLES OTHER THAN PASSENGER CARS."
Manufacturer remedy
LIBERTY WILL NOTIFY ITS CUSTOMERS AND MAIL CORRECT LABELS AND REPLACE THE RIMS FREE OF CHARGE, IF NECESSARY. OWNER NOTIFICATION WAS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING JANUARY 2004. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT LIBERTY BUS AT 419-227-6554.
Notes
ALSO, CUSTOMERS CAN CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
LIBERTY BUS/FMVSS 111/REARVIEW MIRRORS
NHTSA #03V461000 · Visibility — Rearview Mirrors/Devices · NHTSA notice
Reported November 11, 2003 · LIBERTY BUS INCORPORATED
Potentially affected: 11 vehicles
Owners notified April 2, 2004 · Vehicles built January 1, 2002 – October 31, 2003 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
2003 LIBERTY SPIRIT (FREEDOM) SCHOOL BUSES MANUFACTURED FROM JANUARY 2002 AND OCTOBER 2003. THE DECAL FOR THE CROSS-VIEW MIRROR USAGE HAS FALLEN OFF WHICH DOES NOT COMPLY WITH FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 111, "REARVIEW MIRRORS."
Manufacturer remedy
LIBERTY WILL NOTIFY ITS CUSTOMERS AND REPAIR THE BUSES FREE OF CHARGE. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN APRIL 2, 2004. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT LIBERTY AT 419-227-6554.
Notes
ALSO, CUSTOMERS CAN CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
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