The Recall Desk
Our severity:HighNHTSA·23V787000·Announced 2023-11-22

2021-2023 Jeep Wrangler plug-in hybrid battery fire hazard

Chrysler is recalling certain 2021-2023 Jeep Wrangler plug-in hybrid vehicles due to high-voltage battery failures that may cause vehicle fires. Owners are advised not to recharge vehicles and to park outside away from structures until repairs are completed.

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 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 high-risk defect in the high-voltage battery system that could lead to vehicle fires while parked or driving. Although no injuries, fires, or property damage have been reported in the source text, the severity of the potential consequence and the known nature of the defect justify a High severity classification for this risk-of-harm product.

Plain-English summary

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Jeep Wrangler Plug-in Hybrid Electric (PHEV) vehicles due to a high-voltage battery pack that may fail internally. This defect can lead to a vehicle fire while parked or driving.

A vehicle fire can increase the risk of injury to occupants and bystanders. The high-voltage battery is part of the electrical propulsion system in these vehicles.

Owners are advised not to recharge their vehicles and to park them outside and away from structures until the vehicle is repaired. Dealers will update the high-voltage battery pack software and replace the battery pack assembly if necessary, free of charge. Owners can contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403 or the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 for more information.

The recalled product

Product
JEEP WRANGLER
Brand
JEEP
Manufacturer
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
Category
Vehicle — Battery System
Hazard
Affected units
32,125

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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