Chrysler has issued a recall for more than 80,000 Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles due to improperly installed rear coil springs that could detach while driving, creating a serious road hazard.
The recall, announced by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), affects 2022-2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee and 2021-2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee L models. In total, 80,620 vehicles are included in the recall, though Chrysler estimates only about 0.5% actually have the defect.
“A rear coil spring that detaches from the vehicle while driving may create a road hazard to operators and occupants of other vehicles,” the NHTSA stated in its notice. “Road hazards to operators and occupants of other vehicles can cause vehicles to crash without prior warning.”
The recall specifically includes 29,139 Grand Cherokee vehicles manufactured between June 30, 2021, and May 31, 2023, as well as 51,481 Grand Cherokee L models produced between December 5, 2020, and May 31, 2023.
Stellantis, Chrysler’s parent company, said the recall followed an internal investigation that discovered some rear coil springs may not have been properly installed during manufacturing. As of February 3, the company had received 20 customer assistance records and 284 warranty claims related to the issue but reported no crashes or injuries.
Vehicle owners have been notified, and dealers will inspect and repair affected vehicles at no cost. The repair will involve fixing the rear coil spring assembly if necessary.
The recall extends beyond the United States, impacting approximately 3,065 vehicles in Canada, 363 in Mexico, and 1,238 in other markets around the world.
This announcement comes as Stellantis recently urged owners of roughly 225,000 older Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, and Ram vehicles to stop driving them immediately if they haven’t addressed previously recalled Takata air bag inflators, which can rupture in a crash.
For more information, vehicle owners can contact Fiat Chrysler Automobiles U.S. customer service at 1-800-853-1403 or visit the NHTSA website using recall number 23V413.
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