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Our severity:SevereNHTSA·23E090000·Announced 2023-11-22

Chrysler Recalls Mopar Hybrid Service Kit Battery Packs Due to Fire Risk

Chrysler is recalling specific Mopar Hybrid Service Kit Battery Packs because they may fail internally and cause a fire while parked or driving.

NHTSA safety advisory

Park this vehicle outside

NHTSA advises parking it away from buildings and other vehicles until the repair is done — the risk exists even when the vehicle is switched off.

This is the agency’s own advisory, not our assessment. Contact the manufacturer or a dealer, and see the official NHTSA notice for the current guidance.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (traction battery) that poses a risk of fire and injury, which aligns with the 'Severe' criteria for significant injury reports or structural defects.

Plain-English summary

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain Mopar Hybrid Service Kit Battery Packs, 400V, with part number 68488244AA. The recall addresses a defect where the high voltage battery may fail internally when installed into a vehicle, potentially resulting in a fire while the vehicle is parked or driving.

A vehicle fire in these conditions can increase the risk of injury to occupants or bystanders. The source text does not specify the number of affected units or the geographic distribution, noting only that all units are outside of the United States.

Owners are advised not to recharge their vehicles and to park outside and away from structures until repairs are completed. Dealers will repurchase the high voltage battery pack free of charge. Because all units are outside the United States, owner notification letters will not be mailed; owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY recall
Manufacturer
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
Category
Vehicle — Traction Battery
Hazard
Affected units
5

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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