2021–2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee & Jeep Grand Cherokee L Suspension Recall 26V051000 (Jeep 20D)

NHTSA recall 26V051000 (Jeep recall 20D) covers about 80,620 2021–2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee & Jeep Grand Cherokee L vehicles (suspension), filed with NHTSA Jan 29, 2026. There is no do-not-drive or park-outside advisory.

Source: NHTSA campaign 26V051000 · Data as of Nov 6, 2026 · By CarWhere Research

80,620
vehicles affected (potential)
2021–2023
model years
Jan 29, 2026
filed with NHTSA
None
NHTSA advisory

What's recalled

Component: Suspension (rear, springs, coil springs)

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee L and 2022-2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles. The rear coil springs may be incorrectly installed and detach from the vehicle while driving.

The risk

Rear coil springs that detach from the vehicle while driving increase the risk of a crash.

The remedy and its status

Dealers will inspect and repair the rear coil spring assembly, as necessary, free of charge. Interim notification letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed February 12, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the final remedy is available, anticipated in March 2026. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is 20D. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on January 30, 2026. This recall replaces NHTSA recall number 23V413. Vehicles already repaired under the previous recall will need to have the new remedy completed.

Status: NHTSA’s record says the remedy is not yet available (interim owner notice). Owners get a second letter when the fix is ready.

Jeep recall number 20D

NHTSA lists the manufacturer's own recall number for 26V051000 as 20D. Owner letters and dealer service departments often use this code, so a search for "20D recall" refers to the same campaign.

Affected models and years

Models and model years NHTSA lists for this campaign. Not every vehicle of a listed model and year is included; check by VIN.

VehicleModel yearsMore
Jeep Grand Cherokee2022–2023All Grand Cherokee recallsYears to avoid
Jeep Grand Cherokee L2021–2023—

Key dates

Report filed with NHTSA
Jan 29, 2026
Owner notification
Mar 12, 2026
Build dates covered
Dec 5, 2020 to May 31, 2023
Recall initiated by
NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation
Filed by
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)

Check your VIN for 26V051000

  1. Find the 17-character VIN on the driver-side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the door-jamb sticker, or your registration.
  2. Enter it in NHTSA's free VIN recall lookup. It shows every open recall on that exact vehicle, including this one if it applies and hasn't been repaired.
  3. If 26V051000 is open, call any Jeep dealer's service department and give them the recall number (26V051000 or 20D). The repair is free.

Not sure of the exact model or year? Decode it first with the free VIN decoder.

Frequently asked questions

What is recall 26V051000?

NHTSA recall 26V051000 (Jeep recall 20D) covers about 80,620 2021–2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee & Jeep Grand Cherokee L vehicles (suspension), filed with NHTSA Jan 29, 2026. There is no do-not-drive or park-outside advisory. It covers certain 2021-2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee L and 2022-2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles.

Is it safe to drive a vehicle with recall 26V051000?

NHTSA's record for 26V051000 carries no do-not-drive or park-outside advisory. The risk NHTSA lists is: "Rear coil springs that detach from the vehicle while driving increase the risk of a crash." Get the free repair as soon as it is available for your vehicle.

How do I know if my vehicle is affected by 26V051000?

Only a VIN lookup can tell you. Not every vehicle of the listed models and years is included, and repaired vehicles drop off. Enter your 17-character VIN in NHTSA's free recall lookup at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask any Jeep dealer to check it.

What is the fix for recall 26V051000, and is it free?

NHTSA's record says: "Dealers will inspect and repair the rear coil spring assembly, as necessary, free of charge." NHTSA’s record says the remedy is not yet available (interim owner notice). Owners get a second letter when the fix is ready. Safety-recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers.

What is the Jeep recall number for 26V051000?

NHTSA lists the manufacturer's own recall number as 20D. Dealers and owner letters often use that code (20D) instead of the NHTSA campaign number 26V051000.

Sources and method

  • NHTSA recall record for 26V051000, from NHTSA's public recall campaign database. Problem, risk and remedy text is NHTSA's own wording.
  • "Vehicles affected" is NHTSA's potential-units-affected count for the whole campaign.
  • Data as of Nov 6, 2026. NHTSA updates campaigns as manufacturers file amendments, so check the official record for the latest.

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