FCA US recalls 328K Jeep Grand Cherokee SUVs over rear coil spring issueWards AutoKalena ThomhaveThu, September 17, 2026 at 11:36 AM UTCAdd us on GoogleThe 2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee.This story was originally published on WardsAuto. To receive daily news and insights, subscribe to our free daily WardsAuto newsletter.Dive Brief:Stellantis' subsidiary FCA US is recalling more than 328,000 Jeep Grand Cherokee SUVs over rear coil springs that can detach while driving, replacing two previous recalls for the same issue, according to documents filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.The recall involves model year 2022-2023 Grand Cherokee and Grand Cherokee 4xe vehicles as well as 2021-2023 Grand Cherokee L vehicles, variously built between December 2020 and May 2023. An estimated 0.1% of the reported models have the defect.Dealers will replace both rear coil spring lower isolators, free of charge, once a remedy is available. FCA US plans to begin sending interim owner notification letters on Sept. 29.Dive Insight:The first recall regarding the problem was issued in June 2023 and included roughly 331,000 model year 2022-2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee and 2021-2023 Grand Cherokee L SUVs for rear coil springs that may have been installed incorrectly during vehicle assembly. Rear coil springs could become detached without warning while driving, posing a danger to other motorists and increasing the risk of a crash.AdvertisementAdvertisementThe lower coil spring isolators were sourced from Michigan-based Airboss, though the recall report notes the recall is not due to a part defect but because of an assembly or repair error.Following the initial recall, NHTSA identified 20 complaints alleging coil spring separation after the recall repair and sent FCA US a pre-investigation request in September 2025. FCA US responded to the request in October 2025, having identified 70 additional, potentially related claims in its internal data.In November 2025, the FCA US Technical Safety and Regulatory Compliance group opened an investigation into the issue and worked with FCA Engineering to better understand the problem and identify the suspect population.On Jan. 22 of this year, FCA US approved a second recall covering more than 80,000 Jeep Grand Cherokee and Grand Cherokee L SUVs after determining that springs could have been incorrectly installed during repairs performed under the original recall.AdvertisementAdvertisementHowever, in July, NHTSA sent FCA US "several" vehicle owner questionnaires alleging issues with rear coil springs, per the recall report. That month, FCA US met with the agency to discuss the problem.On July 24, the FCA US Technical Safety and Regulatory Compliance team opened a new investigation into certain model year 2021-2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee, Jeep Grand Cherokee PHEV and Jeep Grand Cherokee L vehicles that may experience rear coil spring detachment even after repairs under the two previous recalls.On Aug. 26, the FCA US Vehicle Regulations Committee approved a new recall.As of Aug. 6, the company is aware of 29 customer records and 406 warranty claims potentially related to the issue, and it is not aware of any relevant accidents or injuries.