Chrysler has issued a safety recall for one of its most popular Jeep models because of issues with the suspension system.
Around 80,620 vehicles are affected by the recall, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
Documents filed with the highway safety agency stated that incorrectly installed rear coil springs could detach from the vehicles while driving, increasing the chance of a crash.
Affected vehicles include the 2021-2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee and 2022-2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee L models.
While the issue could pose a major hazard, the manufacturer estimates that only around 0.5% of the recalled vehicles actually have the defect.
While no warning sign of the issue was provided, Chrysler advises impacted Grand Cherokee owners to bring their vehicles to a dealer.
There, dealers will inspect and repair the rear coil spring assembly as needed, free of charge.
Owners of affected vehicles will be notified by mail beginning in March, according to the manufacturer.
Jeep owners can contact Chrysler’s customer service line at (800) 853-1403 or the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s safety hotline at (888) 327-4236 to see if they are covered by the recall.
In November, around 112,850 hybrid Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles were also recalled because of a risk of engine failure and fire.
According to provided documents, certain engines could be contaminated with sand from the casting process.
Sand, or any debris, inside the engine could lead to engine failure and the risk of a fire, according to the recall.