Chrysler Issues Recall for Jeep Grand Cherokees
Chrysler is recalling over 80,000 Jeep Grand Cherokees across the U.S. due to concerns that rear coil springs might come loose while driving, which could lead to dangerous situations on the road.
This recall affects models from 2021 to 2023, specifically the Jeep Grand Cherokee and the Jeep Grand Cherokee L. In total, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has reported that 80,620 vehicles are implicated. However, they estimate that only about 0.5% of these could actually have the defect.
NHTSA warns that if one of these rear coil springs detaches while the vehicle is moving, it could present a hazard not only to the driver but also to other road users. Accidents could occur unexpectedly, potentially resulting in injuries.
More specifically, the recall includes around 29,139 Grand Cherokees produced between June 30, 2021 and May 31, 2023, alongside roughly 51,481 Grand Cherokee Ls made between December 5, 2020 and May 31, 2023.
The parent company of Chrysler, Stellantis, indicated that the recall was prompted following an internal investigation which found that some rear coil springs may not have been installed correctly.
According to a spokesperson from Stellantis, the issue could allow the rear coil springs to move out of position and detach. This, of course, raises the risk of accidents for other drivers. So far, Stellantis has reported no injuries or accidents linked to this problem.
Dealers will conduct inspections and repairs for the affected vehicles at no cost to the owners.
The recall also extends beyond the U.S., affecting around 3,065 vehicles in Canada, 363 in Mexico, and approximately 1,238 in other global markets.
Interestingly, this recall announcement follows a recent alert from Stellantis urging owners of about 225,000 older Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, and Ram vehicles in the U.S. to refrain from driving if they haven’t taken care of previously recalled Takata airbag inflators.
This warning is directed at certain models produced between 2003 and 2016 that might have inflators capable of exploding during a crash.
