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Jeep Grand Cherokee L (2021) Suspension Recall: Risk of Crash from Detached Springs

Chrysler is recalling 2021-2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee L and 2022-2023 Grand Cherokee vehicles due to rear coil springs that may detach while driving, increasing crash risk. Owners must have repairs completed by March 2026.

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Chrysler is recalling certain 2021-2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee L and 2022-2023 Grand Cherokee vehicles because rear coil springs can detach while driving, raising crash risk. Owners must have the springs inspected and repaired by dealers by March 2026. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/80505-jeep-grand-cherokee-l-2021-suspension-recall-risk-of-crash.

Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/80505-jeep-grand-cherokee-l-2021-suspension-recall-risk-of-crash · Updated August 18, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #26V051000

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“Jeep Grand Cherokee L (2021) Suspension Recall: Risk of Crash from Detached Springs.” GovInfoNow, updated August 18, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/80505-jeep-grand-cherokee-l-2021-suspension-recall-risk-of-crash. Based on NHTSA recall #26V051000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=26V051000).

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) recalled certain 2021-2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee L and 2022-2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles after rear coil springs may detach while driving, increasing crash risk. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration announced the recall on January 29, 2026.

How to tell if you have it

  • Jeep Grand Cherokee L, 2021-2023
  • Jeep Grand Cherokee, 2022-2023

What to do

Dealers will inspect and repair the rear coil spring assembly as necessary, free of charge. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403.

The hazard

Rear coil springs that detach from the vehicle while driving increase the risk of a crash. The springs may be incorrectly installed.

Context

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) has 416 other recalls on record since 2015-01-28. Recent Chrysler recalls include a September 29, 2026 air bag recall for the 2026 Ram 1500 and a September 29, 2026 steering recall for the 2022-2026 Ram Promaster. Other recent recalls of similar products include a July 8, 2026 Toyota Grand Highlander power train recall and a May 19, 2026 Hyundai Ioniq 5 suspension recall.

How to tell if you have this one

Check if your vehicle is a 2021-2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee L or 2022-2023 Grand Cherokee. The recall covers vehicles with VINs that became searchable on NHTSA.gov on January 30, 2026.

  • Brand
    Jeep
  • Category
    Vehicle
Based on the official NHTSA remedy

What to do — step by step

  1. Contact Dealer for Repair

    Dealers will inspect and repair the rear coil spring assembly, as necessary, free of charge.

    March 2026
  2. Check for Notification Letters

    Interim notification letters were mailed February 12, 2026, and additional letters will be sent once the final remedy is available.

Official remedy

What NHTSA says to do

Dealers will inspect and repair the rear coil spring assembly, as necessary, free of charge. Interim notification letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed February 12, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the final remedy is available, anticipated in March 2026. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is 20D. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on January 30, 2026. This recall replaces NHTSA recall number 23V413. Vehicles already repaired under the previous recall will need to have the new remedy completed.

How this recall unfolded

Recall timeline

2 dated steps over 14 days.

1. NHTSA received the defect report: Jan 29, 202612. Interim owner letters mailed: Feb 12, 202622026
  1. NHTSA received the defect report
  2. Interim owner letters mailed

Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.

Take action

Contact Jeep

We’ve drafted a message you can send Jeep to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.

Subject: Recall 26V051000 — Jeep Grand Cherokee L (2021) Suspension Recall: Risk of Crash from Detached Springs

Hello,

I own a Jeep Grand Cherokee L (2021) Suspension Recall: Risk of Crash from Detached Springs that is covered by recall 26V051000 from Jeep.

The official recall notice states: Dealers will inspect and repair the rear coil spring assembly, as necessary, free of charge. Interim notification letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed February 12, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the final remedy is available, anticipated in March 2026. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is 20D. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on January 30, 2026. This recall replaces NHTSA recall number 23V413. Vehicles already repaired under the previous recall will need to have the new remedy completed.

I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this?

Thank you.

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Where this comes from

The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.

  • Official source: NHTSA Recall #26V051000 (January 29, 2026)
  • Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on August 18, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the NHTSA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
  • GovInfoNow is an independent service and is not a government agency. We republish official NHTSA recall data; we don’t issue, amend or administer recalls.
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