Jeep recalls newer Grand Cherokees over spring issue

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Jeep is recalling more than 14,000 newer Grand Cherokee and Grand Cherokee L SUVs in Canada – and more than 331,000 in the U.S. – over concerns that incorrectly installed rear coil springs may separate from the SUV while driving, which could lead to a crash. The campaign covers model-year-2021 to -2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee L vehicles, as well as regular (non-L) model-year-2022 and -2023 Jeep Grand Cherokees if they were not equipped with air suspension.

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On affected vehicles, the rear coil springs – manufactured by Alabama-based Daewon Kang Up Co. – may detach and fall off while the SUV is in motion, due to them being installed incorrectly during vehicle assembly, reports Automotive News. Some 14,487 examples of the Grand Cherokee and Grand Cherokee L are being recalled over the issue in Canada, but Jeep parent Stellantis estimates only about 13 per cent of those SUVs require repair.

While there have been no collisions or injuries caused by the issue, Automotive News notes that Stellantis has record of “two customer assistance records, 17 warranty claims, and two field reports” that may be tied to the issue. “At least one owner reported that a rear coil spring fell off while they were driving.”

Dealers will inspect vehicles covered by the campaign and effect a remedy if necessary. Owners will be notified if their Grand Cherokee is affected beginning July 28. Some newer Jeep Grand Cherokees from the model years above were also recalled late last month over a potential loss-of-steering issue.