Jeep Grand Cherokee rear coil springs may detach while driving
Chrysler is recalling certain 2021-2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee L and 2022-2023 Grand Cherokee vehicles because the rear coil springs may be incorrectly installed and detach from the vehicle while driving.
What this means for you
Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).
The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.
Our severity reasoning: Rubric level 4 covers structural vehicle defects: the source states a rear suspension spring can separate from a moving vehicle.
Plain-English summary
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee L and 2022-2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles. About 80,620 units are potentially affected.
The rear coil springs may be incorrectly installed and detach from the vehicle while driving.
NHTSA states that rear coil springs that detach from the vehicle while driving increase the risk of a crash.
Dealers will inspect and repair the rear coil spring assembly as necessary, free of charge. Interim notification letters explaining the safety risk were mailed on February 12, 2026, with additional letters to follow. Owners may contact the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.
The recalled product
- Product
- JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE L, GRAND CHEROKEE
- Brand
- JEEP
- Manufacturer
- Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
- Category
- Vehicle — Suspension
- Affected units
- 80,620
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)
- GRAND CHEROKEE L
- GRAND CHEROKEE
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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