The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·10V085000·Announced 2010-03-05

Chrysler Recalls 2010 Jeep Commander and Grand Cherokee for Rear Track Bar Defect

Chrysler is recalling 2010 Jeep Commander and Grand Cherokee vehicles because an improperly manufactured rear track bar may reduce vehicle stability and increase crash risk.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (rear track bar) that increases the risk of a crash, but the source text does not report any injuries or fatalities, fitting the 'High' severity criteria for risk-of-harm products where injury has not yet been reported.

Plain-English summary

Chrysler Group LLC is recalling certain 2010 model year Jeep Commander and Grand Cherokee vehicles. The recall addresses a defect where the vehicles may have been built with an improperly manufactured rear track bar.

This defect could result in reduced vehicle stability, which increases the risk of a crash. The source text does not report any specific injuries or fatalities associated with this defect.

Dealers will inspect the rear track bar bushing retaining hoop and replace the rear track bar if any are found to be mis-positioned. The safety recall was expected to begin during April 2010. Owners may contact Chrysler at 1-800-853-1403 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
JEEP COMMANDER, GRAND CHEROKEE
Brand
JEEP
Manufacturer
CHRYSLER GROUP LLC
Category
Vehicle — SUV
Hazard
Affected units
3,465

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (2)

  • COMMANDER
  • GRAND CHEROKEE

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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