The Recall Desk
Our severity:HighNHTSA·23V412000·Announced 2023-06-08

2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4XE Recalled for Engine Shutdown Risk

Chrysler is recalling 2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4XE vehicles because a software issue may cause the engine to shut down, 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 involves a risk-of-harm product (vehicle) where injury has not yet been reported, fitting the 'High' severity criteria for potential crash risk without confirmed casualties.

Plain-English summary

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4XE vehicles equipped with 2.0L PHEV engines. The recall addresses a potential loss of communication between the transmission control module and the hybrid control processor, which may cause the engine to shut down unexpectedly.

An engine shutdown can result in an unexpected loss of drive power, which increases the risk of a crash. The source text does not report any specific injuries or fatalities associated with this defect.

Dealers will update the vehicle control software free of charge to correct the issue. Owner notification letters were mailed on June 27, 2023. 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
JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE 4XE
Brand
JEEP
Manufacturer
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
Category
Vehicle — SUV
Hazard
Affected units
12,458

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)

  • GRAND CHEROKEE 4XE

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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