Jeep Grand Cherokee and Compass recalled over manufacturing fault that could lead to serious injury
Tens of thousands of family SUV's have been recalled after a fault was discovered that could lead to a serious accident.
Jeep has recalled its Grand Cherokee models made between 2011 and 2022 with 42,326 vehicles affected.
The announcement was made on Monday after the vehicles were found to have a manufacturing defect of a high-pressure fuel pump.
Fears have been raised it could lead to the car losing power while driving.
Jeep Australia are currently unable to replace the faulty part because of a shortage of resources.
Jeep Cherokees (pictured) made between 2011 and 2022 have been recalled after a faulty fuel pump was discovered that could lead to loss of power while driving
The shortage means owners of the faulty vehicles will have to wait to be contacted by Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) Australia.
'Once the follow-up notice is received, owners can contact any authorised Jeep dealership to arrange the repair,' the Department said.
'This repair is free of charge.'
It comes after Jeep issued a separate recall for over 400 of its Compass models on Thursday.
The vehicles were made between 2017 and 2023 with the maximum towing capacity of its front and back tow bars were incorrectly labelled.
The recall alert of the Cherokee states a fault in the high-pressure fuel pump could lead to debris going into the fuel system.
'This could impair the fuel supply to the engine and result in a loss of power whilst driving,' the recall reads.
The alert warns that a loss in power whilst driving could 'increase the risk of an accident causing injury or death to vehicle occupants, other road users and bystanders'.
The recall was found internationally and is yet to be found in Australia.
Those that own a Cherokee made between these years will be contacted by FCC Australia once the replacement parts are available.
Cherokee owners can then contact any Jeep dealership to organise a repair free-of-charge.
Jeep Compasses (pictured) made between 2017-2023 were also recalled last week after the maximum towing capacity was discovered to be lower than labelled on the car
Owners of the affected a Jeep Compass will not have to wait for replacement parts to fulfil the recall as the fix only involves changing a sticker that details the actual maximum towing capacity.
The recall alert states that owners can contact a Jeep dealership in order to have the work carried out free of charge.
Daily Mail Australia contacted Jeep for comment.
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