Yahoo News 154K Jeep Wrangler and Grand Cherokee PHEVs Recalled over Fire Risk
Jeep is recalling about 154,000 Wrangler 4xe models (2020–2024) and Grand Cherokee 4xe models (2022–2024).
The issue stems from the high-voltage battery internally failing and possibly causing a fire while the SUVs are driving or parked.
Jeep is advising owners not to charge their vehicles and to park them outside and away from buildings until the issue is fixed.
Jeep has issued a recall that involves plug-in-hybrid versions of the Wrangler and Grand Cherokee. The recall affects 154,032 4xe models, including 2020 to 2024 Wranglers and 2022 to 2024 Grand Cherokee, which could potentially catch fire.
The recall was issued on September 27, 2024, and the NHTSA documents state that the fire risk stems from the possibility of the plug-in hybrids' high-voltage battery internally failing. The documents also state that a fire can start while the Jeeps are driving or parked. For that reason, the automaker is advising customers to park outside and away from buildings until the problem is fixed. Owners are also advised not to charge their Jeeps until the issue is addressed, as the fire risk is reduced when the battery is depleted.
Jeep says that dealers will be able to replace the PHEVs' battery pack or update the software if it's deemed necessary. That work will be covered free of charge. Notification letters are expected to be mailed to owners by October 17.
This isn't the first time that Jeep has had to recall its plug-in-hybrid models due to a potential fire risk. Last November, it recalled roughly 32K Wrangler 4xe models after the company discovered eight vehicle fires, six of which reportedly happened while they were connected to chargers. They were also said to be parked and turned off at the time.
The Wranglers involved in that earlier recall were required to get a software flash or a replacement battery. Jeep says some of those same models are involved in the latest recall and will once again need to be inspected for a potential fix.
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