Jeep is recalling the 2010 Commander and Grand Cherokee due to an improperly manufactured rear track bar.

The bar bushing retaining hoop could be mis-positioned. This could cause reduced vehicle stability, which increases the risk of a crash. To fix the issue, dealers will inspect the rear track bar bushing retaining hoop. If any are mis-positioned, the rear track bar will be replaced. The recall will begin in April.

If you own one of the affected cars, call your dealer to arrange for a fix. I can’t say how bad the reduced stability is, but if you feel that your car is quite unstable, try not to drive it until it’s inspected.

Press Release

Makes/Models/Model Years:
JEEP/COMMANDER/2010
JEEP/GRAND CHEROKEE/2010

Mfg’s Report Date: March 3, 2010

NHTSA Campaign Number: 10V-085

Components: EQUIPMENT

Potential Number of Units Affected: 3,498

Summary:
CHRYSLER IS RECALLING MODEL YEAR 2010 JEEP COMMANDER AND GRAND CHEROKEE VEHICLES. THEY MAY HAVE BEEN BUILT WITH AN IMPROPERLY MANUFACTURED REAR TRACK BAR.

Consequence:
REDUCED VEHICLE STABILITY COULD OCCUR INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Remedy:
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE REAR TRACK BAR BUSHING RETAINING HOOP AND REPLACE THE REAR TRACK BAR IF ANY ARE FOUND TO BE MIS-POSITIONED. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING APRIL 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.

Notes:
CHRYSLER’S CAMPAIGN NUMBER IS K05. OWNERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION’S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.

Source: NHTSA

Vehicle Make / Model: Model Year(s): JEEP / COMMANDER 2010 JEEP / GRAND CHEROKEE 2010 Manufacturer: CHRYSLER GROUP LLC Mfr’s Report Date: MAR 03, 2010 NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 10V085000 N/A NHTSA Action Number: N/A

Component: EQUIPMENT

Potential Number of Units Affected: 3498

Summary: CHRYSLER IS RECALLING MODEL YEAR 2010 JEEP COMMANDER AND GRAND CHEROKEE VEHICLES. THEY MAY HAVE BEEN BUILT WITH AN IMPROPERLY MANUFACTURED REAR TRACK BAR.

Consequence: REDUCED VEHICLE STABILITY COULD OCCUR INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE REAR TRACK BAR BUSHING RETAINING HOOP AND REPLACE THE REAR TRACK BAR IF ANY ARE FOUND TO BE MIS-POSITIONED. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING APRIL 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.

Notes: CHRYSLER’S CAMPAIGN NUMBER IS K05. OWNERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION’S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV .