300,000 Jeep drivers are at risk from real coil springs on wheels that become loose while driving – putting drivers at risk of crashing
- Stellantis, the maker of Jeep, recalls 331,401 Jeep Grand Cherokees and Jeep Grand Cherokee L
- The recall came after it discovered an installation problem with the rear coil springs, which can loosen while driving and cause crashes
- The recall affects 114,300 Cherokees and 217,099 L models. It concerns models made between December 5, 2020 and May 31, 2023
More than 300,000 Jeep Cherokees have been recalled because the rear springs came loose while driving, causing it to “crash without warning” and endangering drivers and others on the road.
Stellantis, the maker of Jeep, recalled 331,401 Jeep Grand Cherokees and Jeep Grand Cherokee L models after discovering an installation problem with the rear coil springs.
Improper installation could cause the spring to come loose at any time while driving and cause the vehicle to crash ‘without warning’ and cause damage to ‘vulnerable road users’ such as motorcyclists.
The recall affects 114,300 Cherokees and 217,099 L models. According to Stellantis, it will affect models made between December 5, 2020 and May 31, 2023.
A Stellantis spokesperson said: Fox business that an estimated 13 percent of those Jeeps have been affected, but urges customers to follow the recall instructions that will appear in mailboxes next month.
Stellantis, the maker of Jeep, recalled 331,401 Jeep Grand Cherokees and Jeep Grand Cherokee L models after discovering an installation problem with the rear coil springs. The recall affects 114,300 Cherokees and 217,099 L models. It concerns models made between December 5, 2020 and May 31, 2023
Improper installation could cause the spring to come loose at any time while driving and cause the vehicle to ‘crash without warning’ and cause harm to ‘vulnerable road users’ such as motorcyclists
The company estimated the number of those actually affected at about 43,000.
In addition, the company has not reported any crashes due to the issue.
Earlier this year, Jeep recalled Grand Cherokee models made between 2011 and 2022, affecting 42,000 vehicles in Australia.
The earlier recall revealed a manufacturing defect in the high-pressure fuel pump. It has been feared that this could cause the car to lose power while driving.
A shortage of stock prevented the company from replacing the faulty part and the shortage meant that owners of the faulty vehicles had to wait for Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) Australia to contact them.
Around the same time, the company recalled 400 Compass models in Australia due to faulty towbars.