Stellantis: 300 thousand Jeeps recalled in the USA. Steering defects
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), the US vehicle safety agency, Chrysler has recalled more than 300,000 Jeeps due to the potential for loss of vehicle control. Chrysler and Jeep are two brands of the Stellantis group that operate in the USA.
The recall, presented to the administration by Chrysler on February 22, concerns some Jeep Grand Cherokee L 2021-2023 and Jeep Grand Cherokee 2022-2023 vehicles produced between December 2020 and May 2023. Therefore, contrary to what happened with many recalls in the past , these are relatively recent means.
According to Chrysler, affected vehicles are prone to losing control due to separation of the steering pins. Affected cars can suffer separation of the upper control arm ball joint from the steering knuckle, causing the wheel to fall outward and result in a loss of control. Definitely not a minor problem.
Approximately 338,238 Jeeps are included in the recall. Chrysler said 2021-2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee L vehicles manufactured between December 3, 2020 and May 30, 2023, as well as 2022-2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee L vehicles manufactured between December 19, 2021 and May 30, 2023 are affected.
A necessary repair
Owners of affected vehicles will need to visit a Chrysler dealer for repair and have the upper control arm mounting bolts replaced free of charge. The notification letters are scheduled to be sent to the owners by April 12, 2024, at which point they will have to go for repairs.
in 2023 there was a major Stellantis recall campaign in the USA concerning Jeep Grand Cherokee and Dodge Ram due to problems with the functioning of the catalytic converter, but this recall directly concerns the safety of the vehicle and appears to have a much more impact on the image of the Jeep brand.
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