Jeep Grand Cherokee owners, be aware: a new recall has been issued by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) for a potentially dangerous issue. The recall focuses solely on the Jeep Grand Cherokee and affects 331,401 SUVs that were manufactured in 2021. The rear springs of the vehicles could detach and come off while driving, posing a significant risk to drivers and passengers.

The recall applies to both standard Grand Cherokee and stretched Grand Cherokee L models, but only to those without an air suspension system. Specifically, the recall (NHTSA ID 23V-413) cites 114,302 Grand Cherokees at possible risk, with the remaining 217,099 models being Grand Cherokee L. The production dates of the recall go back to December 5, 2020, on the L, encompassing the model years 2021 through 2023. Production dates are even more recent for the Grand Cherokee, starting on May 17, 2021, and going through 2022 and 2023 model years. The production period for both ends on May 31, 2023.