Stellantis Recalls Over 300,000 Jeep Cherokees for Defective Rear Coil Springs

Stellantis N.V. automobile company announced it has recalled more than 354,000 units of Jeep Grand Cherokee. It cited defective rear coil springs as the reason for the move.

Stellantis explained that the said vehicle component may become detached while on the road, so it needs to be repaired or replaced. The recall affects certain Grand Cherokee models that were sold around the world. The company said the 2022 and 2023 models are affected, while the Grand Cherokee L SUVs have model years from 2021 to 2023.

According to Associated Press News, the vehicle manufacturer headquartered in Hoofddorp, Netherlands, stated in the documents that were published by the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration this week that the coil springs on the rear part of the Jeep Cherokees were not installed properly when still in production.

Stellantis admitted that, unfortunately, the springs may fall off when the Jeep is being driven. Once detached from the unit, the risk of a road crash becomes higher and may also create some hazards for other drivers.

The company said it is aware of the warranty claims which has led to the recall. There are about 17 claims from customers so far. There were two customer assistance reports related to the issue and some other claims that may have been caused by the spring coil as well.

As of May 25, Stellantis or the U.S. NHTSA has not received any reports of crashes or injuries. And while the recall applies to the specified Jeep Cherokee units worldwide, it was mentioned that most of the vehicles were sold in North America.

Alabama News reported that authorized Stellantis or Jeep dealers will inspect the springs as part of the recall. They will then replace the defective part if necessary. Owners of the SUV will receive official notification from the automaker starting July 28.

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