Jeep is issuing a safety recall for almost 330,000 Grand Cherokee SUVs in the United States due to an assembly flaw that could cause the rear coil springs to detach while driving. This comes three years after a first recall for the same issue, which impacted the same model.
The recall covers the following models:
- - 2021-2023 Grand Cherokee L
- - 2022-2023 Grand Cherokee and Grand Cherokee 4xe PHEVs.
Note that vehicles equipped with the optional air suspension system are not affected. It’s also not known at this point how many vehicles in Canada are affected by the issue and subject to the recall. On the other hand, the previous recall issued for the same problem, and affecting the same number of vehicles of in the U.S., targeted almost 15,000 vehicles in Canada.
The problem
According to documents released by the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), the issue stems from incorrect installation rather than a structural defect within the springs themselves. Improperly fitted rear coil springs risk popping out of place, creating a hazard for vehicle occupants and surrounding traffic.
Jeep estimates that only 0.1 percent of the recalled population actually contains the defect. Still, the automaker has already received over 400 warranty claims in the U.S. linked to the problem. Jeep says it’s not aware of any accidents or injuries resulting from the faulty assembly.
Third time lucky?
As mentioned, this latest action appears to be a repeat recall, in fact it may be third campaign put in place to fix the same problem. The affected models were initially recalled for the exact same issue in June 2023. At that time, Transport Canada identified 14,487 affected vehicles here; that was in addition to roughly 328,000 vehicles called back to the shop south of the border. A subsequent recall followed in December 2025 after it became clear that the original service repair might not have fully corrected the problem.
The solution
To resolve the issue, dealership service departments will inspect the rear suspension and replace the rear coil-spring lower isolators free of charge. Jeep will notify affected owners by mail, advising them to schedule an appointment at their local dealership. We await word on the number of vehicles that may be impacted in Canada.