Stellantis has just announced the recall of more than 123,000 Jeep Wagoneer and Grand Wagoneer vehicles in the United States due to a rather complicated issue. Apparently, the side window moldings are not properly secured and could come loose while the vehicle is in motion.
And anyone who has driven on the highway at more than 100 km/h knows how dangerous it is to have a metal object flying toward you. It literally becomes a projectile.
The recall
According to the documents sent to the NHTSA (the U.S. road safety agency), the problem is that these moldings are not properly anchored. All it takes is for one to come off for it to shoot toward the vehicle behind. Nobody wants to see a metal strip crashing into their windshield.
That’s why Stellantis has decided to recall more than 123,000 units built between 2021 and 2024 to inspect them and replace the defective parts.
The affected models: Wagoneer and Grand Wagoneer
The defect affects two of Jeep’s most luxurious models, the Wagoneer and the Grand Wagoneer, luxury tanks designed to compete with brands like Cadillac and Lincoln. Their prices hover around $80,000, so these are not exactly budget vehicles.
And maybe that’s why this flaw stands out even more. When someone invests that much money in a car, they expect perfection, right? Every screw, every finish, every detail should be in place… not a flying molding.
What Stellantis will do for owners
The company has already announced that it will start sending notifications to owners on November 13, 2025. Dealerships will inspect the moldings and, if necessary, replace them free of charge.
For now, Stellantis says there are no reports of accidents or injuries related to the defect, but simply acknowledging that this risk exists is already important.
Too many recalls
Every year, millions of cars are called back for issues ranging from defective airbags to miscalibrated sensors or fire risks. These may seem like small manufacturing flaws, but they affect absolutely every vehicle produced that way, putting at risk both drivers and anyone who crosses paths with these vehicles. It’s not exactly normal.
Yes, the market is tough and there’s a real race to be number one, but nothing justifies producing vehicles with defects. It’s good that post-production inspections exist and work, but something is going wrong much earlier, before the cars hit the streets.
For Stellantis…
This won’t just be a logistical problem. It also affects their reputation (and it’s not like this year has been great for them). Jeep stands for toughness, reliability, and a spirit of adventure, but real adventure, not surviving a poorly welded part.
Fortunately, they acted quickly, and they hope that will help maintain customer trust. But it’s clear this was something that wasn’t checked the way it should have been.
More than 123,000 defective vehicles have been driving on our roads… even small flaws can have serious consequences. If you receive the letter, go to your dealership as soon as possible to get it fixed, and if you believe your vehicle could pose a danger on the roads, call yourself and book the appointment.
The road belongs to all of us, and we all want to make it home alive. 🙂
Keys of the article
- Who? Stellantis North America.
- Which vehicles? Jeep Wagoneer and Grand Wagoneer, model years 2022 to 2024.
- Why? The rear side window trim may be improperly secured and could come loose.
- Solution: Not yet available.
- Vehicle verification: You can check using the VIN on the NHTSA website starting October 2.
- Campaign number: 88C.
- Contact: Stellantis at 800-853-1403.