The Recall Desk
SevereNHTSA·24V132000·Announced 2024-02-22

Jeep Grand Cherokee upper control arm ball joints may separate

Chrysler is recalling certain 2021-2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee L and 2022-2023 Grand Cherokee vehicles because the upper control arm ball joint and steering knuckle may separate. 338,238 units affected.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: A suspension joint that can separate and drop the wheel outward is a structural vehicle defect, which the rubric places at Severe.

Plain-English summary

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee L and 2022-2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles under NHTSA campaign number 24V132000. The potential number of units affected is 338,238.

The upper control arm ball joint and steering knuckle may separate and cause the wheel to fall outward, resulting in a loss of vehicle control. According to NHTSA, a loss of vehicle control increases the risk of a crash.

Dealers will replace the upper control arm pinch bolts free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 2, 2024.

Owners may contact FCA US customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA's number for this recall is 10B.

The recalled product

Product
JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE
Brand
JEEP
Affected units
338,238

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 (1)

  • GRAND CHEROKEE

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.