A Jeep Grand Cherokee recall has expanded to 328,381 midsize SUVs from the 2021-2023 model years over a potential issue that could cause their rear coil springs to become dislodged while driving. The expanded action follows an earlier recall involving just over 80,000 of the same SUVs for the same fault.
Jeep Expands Recall After Further Investigation
The two recall notices are closely similar. In both, Jeep says a rear coil spring may have been incorrectly installed, potentially allowing it to become dislodged.
Stellantis began its initial investigation on June 1, 2023, after first detecting the possible fault. That investigation resulted in the initial recall, identified as 26V051.
Subsequent complaints and investigations led Jeep to expand the scope of the recall, increasing the number of affected vehicles roughly fourfold and adding the Grand Cherokee 4xe to the recalled models.
At the same time, the estimated percentage of vehicles with the defect has decreased. The original recall estimated that 0.5% of recalled vehicles were affected, while the new recall estimates 0.1%. That represents a decline from approximately 403 vehicles to 328.
Which Jeep Grand Cherokee Models Are Affected?
The affected vehicles include 97,477 2022-2023 Jeep Grand Cherokees, 215,433 long-wheelbase Grand Cherokee Ls from the 2021-2023 model years, and 15,471 Grand Cherokee 4xe PHEVs from the 2022 and 2023 model years.
Models built after a certain production date are exempt from the recall, with many of those vehicles receiving air suspension instead.
What Caused the Rear Suspension Problem?
In the recall documentation, Jeep identifies supplier Airboss as the manufacturer of the component involved. The specific part is the lower spring isolator on the rear suspension.
Jeep says the component itself is not faulty. Instead, the issue can occur during assembly or repair if the coil spring assembly is not positioned properly.
The repair is straightforward. Jeep will inspect the rear suspension and, when necessary, replace both rear coil spring lower isolators at no cost to owners.
When Will Jeep Owners Be Notified?
Dealers will be notified this week, while owners are expected to receive notifications from September 29 to October 7.
Owners do not have to wait for the mailed notification. They can check their vehicle identification numbers through the NHTSA recall hub beginning September 9.
What Happens If the Recall Is Not Fixed?
Because the estimated percentage of affected vehicles is small, most recalled vehicles are unlikely to have the fault. Jeep owners should still check whether their vehicle is included.
The suspension supports the vehicle’s weight and helps control it. If a coil spring moves out of position, it can put strain on other components, while a sudden suspension failure can cause a loss of control and result in a serious accident.
Recalls are generally precautionary measures intended to address potential faults before injuries occur. In this case, Jeep reports no accidents or injuries resulting from the issue.
Stellantis Recall Numbers in 2026
The expanded Jeep recall involves hundreds of thousands of vehicles, although it is smaller than the million-plus Wranglers and Gladiators recalled earlier in the year.
Stellantis, Jeep’s parent company, currently ranks second for the overall number of recalls issued in 2026, with 32 recalls compared with Ford’s 67. General Motors ranks third with 22 recalls.
Unlike Ford, whose recalls cover one of two brands, Ford and Lincoln, Stellantis has half a dozen brands under its U.S. umbrella. That works out to an average of just over five recalls per brand under its ownership.
The latest expansion means owners of affected Jeep Grand Cherokee models should check their VINs and have the required inspection or repair completed if their vehicle is included in the recall.
