{"id":10858,"date":"2026-02-02T13:01:28","date_gmt":"2026-02-02T17:01:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.calemonlaw.com\/blog\/?p=10858"},"modified":"2026-02-10T21:05:27","modified_gmt":"2026-02-11T01:05:27","slug":"rear-coil-spring-defect-in-certain-2021-2023-jeep-grand-cherokee-and-grand-cherokee-l","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.calemonlaw.com\/blog\/?p=10858","title":{"rendered":"Rear Coil Spring Defect In Certain 2021-2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Owners of certain <strong>2021\u20132023 Jeep Grand Cherokee L<\/strong> and <strong>2022\u20132023 Jeep Grand Cherokee<\/strong> vehicles may be facing a serious suspension-related safety defect involving the <strong>rear coil springs<\/strong>. According to federal safety investigations and manufacturer findings, rear coil springs on some vehicles may have been <strong>incorrectly installed during a prior recall repair<\/strong>, allowing the spring to detach and come out of position.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This defect has prompted a <strong>new safety recall<\/strong> and may raise important <strong>lemon law concerns<\/strong> for affected owners\u2014especially those who already had recall repairs performed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Is the Problem?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The issue traces back to recall <strong>64A<\/strong>, which addressed an earlier safety concern. Some vehicles that underwent the 64A repair\u2014or had an <strong>incomplete recall status<\/strong>\u2014may have had the <strong>rear coil spring incorrectly installed<\/strong>. As a result, the spring can shift or detach from its proper position.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A displaced rear coil spring can affect:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Vehicle stability<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ride height and handling<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Suspension integrity<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Overall driving safety<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Even more concerning, <strong>vehicles previously repaired under the earlier recall may still be defective<\/strong>, requiring an additional remedy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Vehicles Potentially Affected<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The suspect vehicles were produced between <strong>December 5, 2020, and May 31, 2023<\/strong>, based on production and recall status records.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Affected models include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>2021\u20132023 Jeep Grand Cherokee L<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>2022\u20132023 Jeep Grand Cherokee<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Vehicles <strong>not included<\/strong> in this recall generally fall into one of the following categories:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Did not receive a 64A recall repair<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Were built outside the suspect production period<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Were equipped with an air suspension system<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How the Issue Came to Light<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>June 1, 2023<\/strong> \u2013 FCA US LLC determined a safety defect existed related to recall 64A<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>September 30, 2025<\/strong> \u2013 NHTSA contacted FCA US after receiving <strong>20 complaints<\/strong> involving rear coil spring separation <em>after<\/em> recall repairs<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>October 14, 2025<\/strong> \u2013 FCA US reported <strong>70 potentially related internal claims<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>November 20, 2025<\/strong> \u2013 FCA US opened a formal investigation into coil spring detachment after recall repairs<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>November 2025 \u2013 January 2026<\/strong> \u2013 Engineering and safety teams reviewed failure modes and customer records<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>As of <strong>January 9, 2026<\/strong>, FCA US reported:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>20 customer assistance records<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>284 warranty claims<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>No reported accidents or injuries<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>On <strong>January 22, 2026<\/strong>, FCA US again determined that a <strong>safety defect exists<\/strong>, leading to a new recall.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The New Recall: What Owners Should Know<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Recall number:<\/strong> FCA US LLC <strong>20D; <\/strong>NHTSA campaign number<strong> 26V-051<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Replaces:<\/strong> NHTSA recall <strong>23V-413<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Important:<\/strong> Vehicles already repaired under the prior recall <strong>must still receive the new remedy<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Dealers Will Do<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Dealers will <strong>inspect and repair the rear coil spring assembly<\/strong>, as necessary.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Owner Notification Timeline<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Interim safety letters:<\/strong> Expected <strong>February 12, 2026<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Final remedy letters:<\/strong> Anticipated <strong>March 2026<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why This Matters for Lemon Law Claims<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>This recall may be especially significant for lemon law cases because:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The defect involves a <strong>critical safety component<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The issue may persist <strong>after a prior recall repair<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Owners may experience repeated service visits or unresolved defects<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Vehicles already \u201cfixed\u201d may still be unsafe to drive<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Under many state lemon laws, a vehicle that cannot be properly repaired after multiple attempts\u2014or that remains unsafe\u2014may qualify for <strong>repurchase, replacement, or compensation<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Owners Should Do Now<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you own a 2021\u20132023 Jeep Grand Cherokee L or a 2022\u20132023 Jeep Grand Cherokee:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Do not ignore suspension noises, uneven ride height, or handling changes<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Document all repairs, recall notices, and service visits<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Schedule the recall inspection as soon as notified<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Consult a lemon law attorney<\/strong> if:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The issue persists after repair<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Your vehicle has been in the shop multiple times<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You feel the vehicle is unsafe or unreliable<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Owners of certain 2021\u20132023 Jeep Grand Cherokee L and 2022\u20132023 Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles may be facing a serious suspension-related safety defect involving the rear coil springs. 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