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SevereNHTSA·24V720000·Announced 2024-09-27

Jeep 4XE high voltage batteries can fail and catch fire

Chrysler is recalling certain 2020-2024 Wrangler 4XE and 2022-2024 Grand Cherokee 4XE vehicles because the high voltage battery may fail internally and cause a fire while parked or driving.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: Rubric level 4 covers structural vehicle defects: an internal failure of the high voltage battery can ignite the vehicle while it is being driven, and owners are told to park outside and stop charging pending repair.

Plain-English summary

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2020-2024 Jeep Wrangler 4XE and 2022-2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4XE vehicles. About 154,032 units are potentially affected.

The high voltage battery may fail internally and lead to a vehicle fire while parked or driving.

NHTSA states that a vehicle fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.

Until the vehicle is repaired, owners are advised to park outside and away from structures, and not to recharge their vehicles. This recall has been replaced by NHTSA recall number 25V741 — vehicles already repaired under this recall will need the new remedy completed. Owners may contact the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE 4XE, WRANGLER 4XE
Brand
JEEP
Manufacturer
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
Category
Vehicle — Traction battery
Hazard
Affected units
154,032

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 (2)

  • GRAND CHEROKEE 4XE
  • WRANGLER 4XE

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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