If you are driving a recent-model Jeep Grand Cherokee, you will want to pay close attention to your mail this fall. Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA US, LLC) has announced a safety defect impacting 328,381 vehicles. A potential design defect could cause a rear coil spring to detach while the vehicle is in motion.
This problem isn’t just a routine fix—it supersedes two previous recalls on the same issue. Even if you already had your Grand Cherokee serviced under a previous campaign, you will need to take your vehicle back to the dealer for an updated fix.
What Is the Issue?
The recall centers on the vehicle’s rear suspension system. According to safety documents, the rear coil springs may have been incorrectly installed during manufacturing. As a result, the springs can detach from the vehicle while driving.
Why Is This Dangerous?
A coil spring detaching while you are driving poses severe safety hazards:
- Loss of Vehicle Control: Sudden failure or loss of a rear suspension component impairs handling and stability, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Road Hazard: A detached heavy steel spring becoming a high-speed projectile on the highway poses an immediate danger to drivers following behind you.
Affected Vehicles
The recall affects specific model years of the Grand Cherokee lineup equipped with rear coil springs:
- 2021–2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee L
- 2022–2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee
- Jeep Grand Cherokee 4xe (Plug-in Hybrid)
Note: Models equipped with the air suspension system use air bags rather than traditional coil springs and are not part of this specific structural spring defect.
Key Recall Identifiers
- NHTSA Campaign Number: 26V-562 (replaces previous recall numbers 26V-051 and 23V-413)
- FCA Recall Number: 89D
- Total Affected Units: 328,381 vehicles
The Repair
To resolve the defect, authorized Jeep dealership service departments will replace the rear coil spring lower isolators to ensure the springs remain properly seated and securely positioned.
Important Note for Previously Repaired Vehicles
Because this recall replaces two earlier campaigns (23V-413 and 26V-051), prior repairs are no longer considered sufficient. If you took your Jeep in for a spring fix under either of those earlier notices, you will still need to have this new final remedy performed.
Timeline & Next Steps
- Interim Notifications: FCA expects to begin mailing interim notification letters to registered owners starting September 29, 2026. These letters will outline the safety risk.
- Remedy Notifications: A second letter will be mailed as soon as the final remedy parts are fully available at local dealerships to schedule your service appointment.
If you hear unusual clunking noises coming from the rear suspension or notice an uneven ride height in the rear of your Jeep, contact an authorized service center immediately to have the vehicle inspected. Be sure to check all invoices for accuracy upon completion and keep detailed records of all repairs made to your vehicle. Maintaining accurate documentation creates an official paper trail that proves repeated repair attempts, establishes vehicle downtime, and protects your rights under warranty and lemon laws should the issue persist.
