Jeep Grand Cherokee Recall: Rear Coil Springs May Detach
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Chrysler is recalling certain 2021-2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee L and 2022-2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles due to potential detachment of rear coil springs, which could increase the risk of a crash.
What this NHTSA vehicle recall tells you, and what most readers miss
This notice was issued by NHTSA on April 7, 2026 and geographically references United States. Its severity classification of "high" signals how the issuing agency weighs the risk of harm if no action is taken - "critical" and "high" tier alerts typically carry direct consumer actions, while "medium" and "low" tend toward informational guidance or monitoring advisories. The category it belongs to - Vehicle Recalls - determines the consumer-protection framework behind it, which shapes what remedies (refunds, replacements, repairs, or the recall itself) are available to affected consumers and which agency holds statutory responsibility for enforcement.
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What Happened
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain vehicles because the rear coil springs may be incorrectly installed and could detach from the vehicle while driving, potentially leading to a crash.
Which Products Are Affected
The recall involves approximately 403,100 units of the following vehicles: 2021-2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee L and 2022-2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The NHTSA campaign number is 26V051000. This recall replaces the previous NHTSA recall number 23V413.
What You Should Do
Owners should have dealers inspect and repair the rear coil spring assembly at no charge. Interim notification letters were mailed on February 12, 2026, and additional letters will be sent once the final remedy is available in March 2026. Contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403 or reference FCA's number 20D. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved are searchable on NHTSA.gov since January 30, 2026.
Why This Matters
The detachment of rear coil springs while driving increases the risk of a crash, which could result in serious injuries or fatalities.
Source
This information is from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). For more details, visit the NHTSA recall page for campaign number 26V051000 at https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=26V051000.
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