Stellantis Australia is recalling its WL-series Jeep Grand Cherokee as soon as once more, this time for a difficulty with its rear coil springs.
A complete of 2052 autos are affected domestically by the recall, which covers the identical defect as one issued earlier this month by the US Nationwide Freeway and Visitors Security Administration for 331,401 autos.
“On account of a producing defect, incorrectly put in rear coil springs could detach while driving. Consequently, it may result in a lack of automobile management,” Stellantis Australia says in its recall discover.
“A lack of automobile management may improve the chance of an accident inflicting harm or demise to automobile occupants and/or different highway customers.”
Because the recall impacts five-seat Grand Cherokee and seven-seat Grand Cherokee L SUVs with coil springs and never air suspension, it impacts solely Evening Eagle and Restricted fashions.
When you personal an affected automobile, you’ll have to contact an authorised Jeep seller to have the automobile’s rear coil springs inspected and – if needed – changed, freed from cost.
When you’ve got any additional questions, you’ll be able to contact Stellantis Australia on 1800 075 397.
The FCA US Technical Security and Regulatory Compliance organisation opened an investigation within the US into the problem on March 3, 2023 following a report {that a} rear coil spring had fallen off a 2023 Grand Cherokee whereas driving.
As of Might 25, FCA US was conscious of two buyer help information, 17 guarantee claims and two area experiences doubtlessly associated to this subject, albeit no accidents or accidents.
The recall comes simply days after a separate, unrelated recall for the WL Grand Cherokee for a producing subject that would see the steering column shaft separate from the U-joint, leading to a lack of steering management.
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