Jeep Recalls Over 970,000 SUVs After Roof Crossbars Become a Road HazardMotorBiscuitSaajan JogiaThu, September 24, 2026 at 5:05 PM UTCAdd us on GoogleChrysler (FCA US, LLC) has recalled 97,349 vehicles due to an issue related to roof crossbars that could cause them to detach and become a potential road hazard.The affected vehicles include 2022-2026 Jeep Grand Wagoneer (22,144 units), 2023-2026 Jeep Grand Wagoneer L (9,350 units), 2022-2025 Jeep Wagoneer (54,249 units), and 2023-2025 Jeep Wagoneer L (11,606 units).According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recall report, a crossbar may detach from the vehicle due to insufficient torque on the pivot bolt. This may "create a road hazard to operators and occupants of other vehicles, and can cause such vehicles to crash without prior warning."AdvertisementAdvertisementCustomers whose vehicles have been affected by this issue should look out for a rattling noise. They may also notice that a crossbar is missing a bolt or has detached at the pivot joint.Image Credit: Jeep.comOn June 25, 2026, FCA US began investigating certain Jeep Grand Wagoneer, Grand Wagoneer L, Wagoneer, and Wagoneer L models after identifying a potential issue with their roof crossbars.The investigation continued through August 19, with FCA US teams reviewing production records and design changes alongside engineering and manufacturing departments to determine the cause of the problem, its potential impact on customers, and the vehicles affected.AdvertisementAdvertisementBy August 31, FCA US had identified 15 potentially related warranty claims worldwide, but no customer assistance records or field reports. FCA US said it was not aware of any crashes or injuries linked to the issue as of August 31. On September 3, 2026, the company's Vehicle Regulations Committee determined that the affected vehicles contain a safety defect.The report adds that FCA US will recall the affected vehicles to repair the pivot joints on the crossbars. The remedy pivot bolts feature a different design from those originally installed on the vehicles.FCA US notified dealers about the recall on or around September 17, 2026, with the affected vehicles expected to become searchable by VIN on the same date. Owners are scheduled to receive interim notifications beginning October 8, 2026, with notices expected to go out through October 9. A specific date for the final remedy notification has not been provided.