Chrysler, owned by Stellantis, is recalling more than 338,000 Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles due to a ball joint issue that could lead to a loss of engine control, potentially leading to an accident, the automaker said in a statement issued through National Highway Transportation. National Security Administration (NHTSA).
The recall covers 338,238 2021-2023 Chrysler Jeep Grand Cherokee L and 2022-2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles.
According to the recall document, the upper arm ball joint and trunnion would possibly separate and cause the wheel to fall outward, resulting in the loss of the vehicle. The vehicle’s arms attach the wheel hub and axle trunnion to the vehicle’s chassis. .
There have been no reports of injuries or recall-like injuries.
As a solution, distributors will upgrade the pressure bolts on the upper arm free of charge. Notification letters from landlords are expected to be mailed on April 12, 2024.
Owners can contact FCA US, LLC visitor services at 1-800-853-1403. The FCA number for this recall is 10B. Owners can also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or nhtsa. gov. The NHTSA recall is 24V13200 and can be discovered here.
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