Among the vehicles recalled by Chrysler are the 2022-2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee (left) and the 2020-2024 Jeep Wrangler (right).
Chrysler is recalling an estimated 154,032 units of certain 2022-2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles and 2020-2024 Jeep Wrangler vehicles due to the high voltage battery potentially failing and causing a vehicle fire.
Dealers will update the high voltage battery pack software and replace the battery pack assembly if necessary.
Reason for the Recall
The battery installed on some Grand Cherokee and Wrangler Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicles (PHEVs) models may have been built with a battery pack containing cells susceptible to separator damage, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) reported.
The potentially affected vehicle production period began on July 1, 2020, when the production of Jeep Wrangler PHEVs manufactured with suspect battery packs began and ended on November 16, 2023. Reports of fires originating from the high voltage battery Jeep Wrangler PHEV were reported mid-2024.
A vehicle fire can increase the risk of crashes, occupant injury, injury to persons outside the vehicle, and property damage. Vehicle risk is reduced when the battery charge level is depleted. Owners are advised to refrain from recharging.
FCA US advises owners of these vehicles to park away from structures or other vehicles until the remedy is obtained.
Dealers will update the high voltage battery pack software and replace the battery pack assembly, if necessary, free of charge.
Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed on October 17, 2024.
