The automobile manufacturer FCA US (Stellantis) has launched a recall in the United States of nearly 340,000 Jeep brand Grand Cherokee vehicles, due to a defect in a steering wheel part that can cause loss of control of the vehicle.
“A routine review of a customer comment led to an investigation by the group that discovered that 2021 through 2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee and Jeep Grand Cherokee L models” were equipped with a defective torque bolt, FCA US explained in a press release.
“There are no reports of accidents or injuries”
According to the recall notice issued by the American Highway Safety Agency (NHTSA), this defect can ultimately cause the steering wheel to tilt and result in loss of vehicle control. “FCA US has not received any reports of accidents or injuries related” to this defect, the manufacturer stated. “Drivers are likely to notice abnormal noises or vibrations when driving over potholes,” he said.
Owners of the 338,238 vehicles sold in the United States are invited to go to a dealer, who will replace this bolt when it is defective, FCA US said, estimating that 1% of vehicles could be affected. The affected vehicles are the 2021-2023 Grand Cherokee L and the 2022-2023 Grand Cherokee, according to NHTSA.
The Stellantis group was born from the merger in January 2021 of the French manufacturers Peugeot-Citroën (PSA) and the Italian-American Fiat Chrysler (FCA).
Source: BFM TV
