Chrysler is recalling greater than 320,000 Jeep plug-in hybrid automobiles as a result of a defective battery that may fail and result in a fireplace, U.S. visitors security regulators mentioned.
Chrysler, which is owned by Netherlands-based Stellantis, is conscious of 19 reviews and 1 harm probably associated to the problem.
Homeowners of the automobiles, which embrace 228,221 Jeep Wranglers mannequin years 2020-2025 and 91,844 Jeep Grand Cherokees mannequin years 2022-2026, are being suggested to park the automobiles outdoors and away from constructions till a treatment for the issue is set. Automobile homeowners are additionally being advised to not cost their automobiles, the Nationwide Freeway and Visitors Security Administration mentioned.
Interim notification letters are anticipated to be mailed to automobile homeowners by December 2, 2025, with further letters to be despatched as soon as the ultimate treatment is obtainable.
The quantity for the recall is 68C and homeowners could contact Chrysler customer support at 800-853-1403. Automobile Identification Numbers for this recall might be searchable on NHTSA.gov starting November 6, 2025. Automobiles that have been beforehand recalled for a similar difficulty below earlier remembers might want to have the brand new treatment carried out, the NHTSA mentioned.
The batteries have been manufactured by Auburn Hills, Michigan-based Samsung SDI America.
