Stellantis recalling over 354,000 Jeeps worldwide; rear coil springs can detach while they're moving

[Omaha Steve]

Source: AP

DETROIT (AP) — Stellantis is recalling more than 354,000 Jeeps worldwide because the rear coil springs can fall off while they’re being driven.

The recall covers certain 2022 and 2023 Grand Cherokee and 2021 to 2023 Grand Cherokee L SUVs.

The company says in documents posted Tuesday by the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration that the springs may have been installed incorrectly in production. They can detach from the vehicle while it’s moving, increasing the risk of a crash and possibly creating a hazard for other drivers.

Stellantis says in the documents that it’s aware of 17 warranty claims, two customer assistance reports and two field reports that may be caused by the problem. But as of May 25 it had no reports of crashes or injuries. Most of the recalled vehicles are in North America.




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[sybylla]

1. The more I hear abou Jeeps, the more they are starting to sound like overpriced junk.

My BIL has a Jeep that he hasn't been able to drive since December because a computer chip failed and they can't get another one cuz "China."

BIL thinks it's all fine because they gave him a rental. I'm like, Dude, you bought a high-end Jeep 4wd SUV and your rental is a what? For how many months?

[bluedigger]

2. My junk Grand Cherokee needs a window regulator.

As soon as I have a couple hundred bucks I'll get one out of a junkyard. It's a 2003, so parts are cheap and plentiful. At 225,000 miles, it's pretty good and reliable junk, although the entry fee is getting pretty steep these days, I'll grant you.

[sybylla]

5. I once had a 1982 CJ7 that I loved.

It had a straight six, five speed manual, and got between 25-35 mpg on the hwy (depending on the wind because it was like driving a box).

That was when Jeeps were manufactured by American Motors. Chrysler/Stellantis, who acquired them in 1987, ruined the gas mileage, underpowered them, and jacked up the price to levels that would offend the Willys inventor.

We often have a hankering for those old CJ7 days and will stop in the Jeep lot to see if anything inspires that. Been uninspiring since 1990.

[we can do it]

4. Bouncy uncomfortable unsafe overpriced....sad my bestie loves them.

[ArkansasDemocrat1]

3. For what they're charging for a new one..

I expect parts to not be falling off as I drive it, much less important parts.

That's Malaise Era 70s and 80s junk quality. People are overpaying for the level of engineering and quality they're getting.

[leftyladyfrommo]

6. I had 2 Wranglers. They started needing repairs at

20,000 miles. My little toyota has 146,000 and no repairs and good mileage.