The U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) announced on Wednesday that Stellantis (STLAM.MI) is recalling nearly 164,000 Jeep vehicles in the United States due to a potential issue that could cause the driver’s side and passenger side door trim panels to detach.
According to the NHTSA, “The driver’s side and passenger side door trim panels may have been improperly installed, leading to their detachment. The detached panel components could pose a road hazard to other vehicles, increasing the risk of collision.”
This recall affects certain Chrysler Jeep Wagoneer and Jeep Grand Wagoneer models produced between 2022 and 2025. Dealerships will inspect and replace the door trim panels as necessary at no cost.
Stellantis is a multinational automotive manufacturing group headquartered in Amsterdam, Netherlands. It was established in January 2021 through a merger between Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) and Groupe PSA. Currently, Stellantis is among the world’s largest automotive manufacturers, ranking fourth or fifth in terms of sales.
The company owns 14 major automotive brands spanning luxury, mainstream, and commercial vehicle markets. These include American brands like Jeep, Ram, Dodge, and Chrysler, as well as European brands such as Peugeot, Citroën, Opel, Vauxhall, Fiat, Alfa Romeo, Lancia, and Maserati.
In early September, Stellantis recalled approximately 92,000 Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles due to a software error in the hybrid power control processor that could result in loss of propulsion.
Just last week, the NHTSA initiated an investigation into around 287,000 2017-2018 Chrysler Pacifica minivans. The investigation stems from reports that the electric power steering system in these vehicles may exhibit “sticky” behavior at certain steering wheel positions, followed by sudden restoration of power assistance, leading to oversteer and increased driving risk.
These vehicles are currently under the “Investigation” phase and have not yet been officially recalled.
(The information in this article was referenced from reports by Reuters)