Automotive
Jeep issues safety recall for over 328,000 Grand Cherokee models
Jeep recalled 328,381 SUVs because rear coil springs can detach while driving, according to Car and Driver.
The short version
- Jeep launched a recall covering 328,381 Grand Cherokee, Grand Cherokee L, and Grand Cherokee 4XE vehicles.[Car and Driver]
- The issue involves improperly fitted rear coil springs that may dislodge during driving.[Car and Driver]
- The action spans certain 2021 through 2023 model years, with an estimated 0.1 percent actually carrying the defect.[Car and Driver]
- Jeep reported no crashes or personal injuries connected to the component flaw at the filing date.[Car and Driver]
Key facts
- Jeep recalled 328,381 Grand Cherokee, Grand Cherokee L, and Grand Cherokee 4XE SUVs.[Car and Driver]
- Improperly installed rear coil springs create a risk of detaching from the vehicle while driving.[Car and Driver]
- The recall spans 2021–2023 Grand Cherokee L models along with 2022–2023 Grand Cherokee and Grand Cherokee 4XE units.[Car and Driver]
- Recall filings estimate that only 0.1 percent of the total recalled population actually possesses the defect.[Car and Driver]
- Jeep recorded zero accidents or injuries tied to the spring detachment issue at the time of the filing.[Car and Driver]
What remains uncertain
- Filing documents estimate that only 0.1 percent of the 328,381 vehicles are actually affected by the assembly defect.[Car and Driver]
Sources
Outlet counts describe coverage, not independent confirmation. Reports may share a wire service or original source.