Image Credit: Jeep.Getting a recall notice for a suspension problem once is inconvenient, but now hundreds of thousands of Jeep Grand Cherokee owners are being called back a third time after two previous repairs that were supposed to fix the issue have failed.Jeep is recalling a huge batch of Grand Cherokees over rear coil springs that may be incorrectly positioned. The concern is serious enough that a spring could potentially detach from the vehicle while it's being driven, creating a hazard for other road users.According to a new National Highway Traffic Safety Administration recall report, FCA US is recalling 328,381 Jeep Grand Cherokee models in the United States. The campaign is identified as NHTSA recall 26V562 and follows two previous recalls connected to the same rear coil-spring issue.AdvertisementAdvertisementThis latest campaign isn't simply expanding the population covered by the original action. FCA opened another investigation after reports indicated that springs could still detach from vehicles that had already received repairs under the earlier recalls.More Than 328,000 Grand Cherokees Are AffectedImage Credit: Jeep.The largest portion of the recall consists of 215,433 examples of the 2021–2023 Grand Cherokee L. Another 97,477 regular 2022–2023 Grand Cherokees are included, along with 15,471 2022–2023 Grand Cherokee plug-in hybrids.FCA estimates that approximately 0.1% of the 328,381 recalled vehicles actually have the defect. Grand Cherokees equipped with air suspension aren't included because the problem specifically involves the rear coil-spring setup.The issue isn't described as a defective spring itself. NHTSA documents say a rear coil spring may have been incorrectly installed during manufacturing or a previous repair, allowing it to move out of its intended position.A Rear Spring Could Detach While DrivingIf the spring moves far enough, it could potentially separate from the Grand Cherokee while the SUV is on the road. NHTSA warns that a detached spring could become a road hazard and increase the risk of a crash or injury to other road users.AdvertisementAdvertisementThere may also be no advance warning before it happens. The recall report doesn't identify any warning signs that owners can rely on to know the spring is about to come out of position.As of August 6, FCA said it was aware of 29 customer-assistance records and 406 warranty claims potentially connected to the problem across all markets. The automaker wasn't aware of any related accidents or injuries at that point.Two Previous Recalls Didn't End The ProblemImage Credit: Jeep.FCA initially determined that a safety defect existed in June 2023, resulting in NHTSA recall 23V413. The story didn't end there, as NHTSA contacted the automaker in September 2025 after identifying 20 complaints involving coil-spring separation on vehicles that had already received the recall repair.FCA subsequently identified 70 potentially related claims in its internal data and opened another investigation. That led to a second recall, 26V051, in January 2026.AdvertisementAdvertisementNHTSA sent additional vehicle-owner complaints to FCA in July, and the two sides met to discuss vehicles that may have experienced spring separation even after repairs under the earlier recalls.Jeep Is Changing The Repair AgainFCA determined in August that another safety recall was necessary. This time, dealerships will replace both rear coil-spring lower isolators on affected vehicles.The company says the recall is related to an assembly or repair problem rather than a defective component. A Grand Cherokee may have been manufactured or previously repaired with its rear coil-spring assembly out of position, so replacing both lower isolators is intended to address that condition.Dealers are scheduled to be notified on September 9, while interim notifications to owners are expected to begin around September 29 and continue into early October. Owners will eventually be able to check individual VINs to determine whether their Grand Cherokee is included.Jeep Is Hoping The Third Time Is The CharmRecall campaigns occasionally need to be expanded or revised as manufacturers gather additional field data. This case stands out because FCA's own chronology specifically documents spring-separation concerns after repairs performed under both previous campaigns.AdvertisementAdvertisementThe lack of reported crashes or injuries is reassuring, especially given the size of the affected population. Still, a suspension spring potentially leaving an SUV while it's moving is exactly the kind of problem owners will want resolved properly.For some Grand Cherokee owners, that means another visit to a Jeep dealership for an issue they may reasonably have believed was already fixed. After three recall campaigns tied to the rear coil springs, FCA will be hoping the new isolator replacement finally closes the book on the problem.If you want more stories like this, follow Guessing Headlights on Yahoo so you don't miss what's coming next.