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Our severity:SevereNHTSA·24E080000·Announced 2024-09-27

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. Owners should park outside and not recharge until repaired.

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 (battery failure) that can result in a fire, which the source states can increase the risk of injury. This aligns with the 'Severe' criteria for structural vehicle defects or significant injury reports.

Plain-English summary

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain Mopar Hybrid Service Kit Battery Packs with part numbers 68488244AA and 68540591AA. The recall is issued because, when installed in a vehicle, the high voltage battery may fail internally, resulting in a fire while the vehicle is parked or driving.

A vehicle fire in these conditions can increase the risk of injury. The source text does not specify the number of affected vehicles or report any specific injuries or fatalities.

Owners are advised to park their vehicles outside and away from structures and not to recharge them until they are repaired. Dealers will repurchase the high voltage battery packs. For parts already installed in a vehicle, dealers will update the high voltage battery pack software and replace the battery pack assembly if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on January 28, 2025. Owners may contact Chrysler 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 — Hybrid Battery
Hazard
Affected units
1,064

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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