The Recall Desk
Our severity:HighNHTSA·23V303000·Announced 2023-04-27

2022-2023 Jeep Wrangler Plug-In Hybrid Battery Fuse Fastener Defect

Chrysler is recalling certain 2022-2023 Jeep Wrangler PHEVs due to incorrect fasteners in the high voltage battery pack that can cause excessive heat and potential loss of drive power, increasing crash risk.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 3/5 (High).

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall addresses a structural electrical defect that could result in loss of drive power and increased crash risk. No injuries, crashes, or component failures have been reported, placing it in the High severity category.

Plain-English summary

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2022 and 2023 Jeep Wrangler plug-in hybrid electric vehicles. The high voltage battery pack assemblies were built with incorrect fasteners securing the 200-amp fuse.

The incorrect fasteners can allow excessive heat to build up around the fuse, potentially causing it to fail. Fuse failure would result in loss of drive power while operating the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Approximately 2,564 vehicles are affected. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 23, 2023.

Owners should contact a Chrysler dealer to have the HV battery fuse inspected and replaced if necessary. Dealers will also inspect the battery assembly for damage and replace it if needed. All repairs are performed at no cost. Owners can contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153).

The recalled product

Product
JEEP WRANGLER
Brand
JEEP
Manufacturer
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
Category
Vehicle — Electrical / Battery System
Hazard
Affected units
2,564

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (1)

  • WRANGLER

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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