Stellantis is recalling 194,000 Jeep 4xe plug-in hybrid SUVs globally after 13 studies of battery fires, and is telling homeowners to park outdoors and away from constructions, in addition to keep away from charging, till a repair is applied.
Stellantis confirmed that 154,032 U.S.-market automobiles are affected, in addition to 14,038 in Canada, 673 in Mexico, and 25,502 outdoors North America. These embody 2020-2024 Jeep Wrangler 4xe and 2022-2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4xe fashions. Stellantis estimates that 5% of the recalled automobiles could have the defect.
2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4xe
Particulars of the precise challenge weren’t out there from the Nationwide Freeway Site visitors Security Administration (NHTSA) weren’t out there on the time of publication, however Stellantis stated the recalled stemmed from an inner investigation that found the fires.
“A treatment is imminent and affected prospects will probably be notified when they might schedule service,” the discharge stated. House owners can contact Jeep customer support at 1-800-853-1403 or go to Stellantis’ recall web site for extra data.
2024 Jeep Wrangler
Within the meantime, Stellantis is advising homeowners to not cost their automobiles, as hearth danger is diminished when the battery is depleted. The automaker can be advising homeowners to park away from constructions and different automobiles in the meanwhile.
Jeep launched the Wrangler 4xe for the 2020 mannequin yr and it quickly turned the bestselling plug-in hybrid within the U.S. An replace for the 2024 mannequin yr successfully gave the Wrangler 4xe a value lower by introducing a less expensive base mannequin. The same plug-in hybrid system, which goals to protect Jeep’s signature off-road functionality, was added to the midsize Grand Cherokee for 2022. Jeep has confirmed {that a} Gladiator 4xe pickup will arrive in later 2025.
