Jeep Grand Cherokee Recall, Rear Coil Spring Issue Explained

Jeep is recalling 328,381 Grand Cherokee, Grand Cherokee L, and Grand Cherokee 4xe (PHEV) vehicles because a rear coil spring may have been installed incorrectly and could come loose — or detach entirely — while the vehicle is being driven. If you own one of these SUVs, here’s what NHTSA’s official filing says, whether your vehicle is included, and what to do about it.

Recall Snapshot

Manufacturer	Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
NHTSA Recall Number	26V562
Manufacturer Recall Number	89D
Vehicles Affected	328,381 total
Models	2022–2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee; 2021–2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee L; 2022–2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4xe (PHEV)
Defect	Rear coil spring may be out of position and could detach while driving
Estimated Defect Rate	0.1% of recalled vehicles, per FCA US
Remedy	Dealers replace both rear coil spring lower isolators, free of charge
VIN Searchable On NHTSA.gov	September 9, 2026
Owner Notification Letters	Expected to begin September 29, 2026
Reported Crashes or Injuries	None, as of FCA US’s August 6, 2026 filing
Filed With NHTSA	September 1, 2026

What’s Actually Wrong With These Jeeps

The problem isn’t a defective part — it’s an assembly issue. On some Grand Cherokee models built between December 2020 and May 2023, the rear coil spring may not have been seated correctly during production (or during an earlier recall repair), leaving it able to shift out of position. If that happens, NHTSA’s filing warns the spring could detach from the vehicle entirely while it’s moving, creating “a road hazard to operators and occupants of other vehicles” and increasing the risk of a crash without warning.

Vehicles built with the optional air suspension system are not included — the issue only affects Grand Cherokees with the standard coil-spring rear suspension.

Which Vehicles Are Included

Model	Production Window	Vehicles Involved
2022–2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee	May 17, 2021 – May 31, 2023	97,477
2021–2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee L	Dec. 5, 2020 – May 31, 2023	215,433
2022–2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4xe (PHEV)	Aug. 4, 2021 – May 31, 2023	15,471

If your Grand Cherokee falls outside these production windows, or has air suspension, it isn’t part of this recall.

This Is the Third Recall for the Same Underlying Problem

This isn’t the first time FCA US has tried to fix this. According to the chronology in NHTSA’s own filing:

• June 2023 (Recall 23V-413 / FCA “64A”): FCA US first recalled Grand Cherokees over the same rear coil spring positioning issue.
• February 2026 (Recall 26V-051 / FCA “20D”): After NHTSA flagged 20 complaints of springs separating even after the first repair, FCA US opened a new investigation and issued a second recall covering roughly 80,000 vehicles.
• September 2026 (Recall 26V-562 / FCA “89D”): After still more reports — 29 customer assistance records and 406 warranty claims by early August 2026 — FCA US expanded the fix again, this time replacing the rear coil spring lower isolators outright rather than just inspecting and repositioning the spring.

The takeaway: if your Grand Cherokee was already repaired under the 2023 or February 2026 campaigns, that earlier fix does not cover you under this new recall. NHTSA’s filing says vehicles fixed under either previous campaign are back in scope and need the new remedy regardless of what work was already done.

What Grand Cherokee Owners Should Do Right Now

1. Check your 17-character VIN at NHTSA’s official recall lookup once VIN records go live (September 9, 2026) to confirm your vehicle is included.
2. Don’t assume you’re covered just because you had a prior coil spring recall repair — this campaign supersedes both earlier ones.
3. Watch your mail for an interim notification letter, expected to start going out September 29, 2026; a follow-up letter with full repair instructions will follow.
4. Contact FCA US Customer Care at 1-800-853-1403 and reference recall 89D if you have questions before a letter arrives.
5. Schedule the free repair — dealers will replace both rear coil spring lower isolators (part No. 68668244AA) at no cost once parts are available.
6. If you notice a rear coil spring visibly out of position or hear unusual noise from the rear suspension, don’t wait for the letter — contact a dealer or FCA US directly.

Sources Used in This Article

• U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration — Part 573 Safety Recall Report, NHTSA Recall No. 26V562, filed September 1, 2026: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2026/RCLRPT-26V562-9434.pdf
• NHTSA — Official vehicle recall lookup: https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls

Researched and written by Israr Ahmad, legal content researcher and founder of AllAboutLawyer.com. Facts verified against NHTSA’s official Part 573 Safety Recall Report for campaign 26V562 on September 17, 2026. Last Updated: September 17, 2026.

This article is for informational purposes only. Recall details, dates, and repair availability can change — always confirm current status directly with NHTSA.gov or your dealer before taking action.