Recall of 340,000 Jeep Grand Cherokees in US over wheel part

Recall of 340,000 Jeep Grand Cherokees in US over wheel part

Damage to upper control arm pinch bolts may have occurred during the assembly of certain vehicles.

Grand Cherokee
The recall affects the MY Jeep Grand Cherokee and Jeep Grand Cherokee L models manufactured in 2021–23.  (Jeep pic)
NEW YORK:
Stellantis said Wednesday it is recalling around 340,000 Jeep models in the US over a defect in a wheel part that can boost the odds of a crash.

FCA US, the American unit of the European auto giant, described the issue as in the “upper control arm,” which connects the steering knuckle to the frame and helps achieve coordination between the suspension and steering systems, according to a JD Power description.

The recall affects 2021-23 models of the MY Jeep Grand Cherokee and Jeep Grand Cherokee L, said the company’s statement.

“FCA is unaware of any related injuries or accidents,” the company said. “However, the Company urges customers to follow the instructions on their recall notices.”

Some vehicles may have “upper control arm pinch bolts that were damaged during vehicle assembly,” according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s official recall report.

Damage to the bolts can lead to a break which can ultimately result in “the wheel falling outboard, which can cause a vehicle crash without prior warning,” said the NHTSA report.

Stay current - Follow FMT on WhatsApp, Google news and Telegram

Subscribe to our newsletter and get news delivered to your mailbox.