Stellantis Recalls 194,000 Plug-in Hybrid Jeep SUVs

By David Shepardson

WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Stellantis announced a recall of 194,000 plug-in hybrid Jeep SUVs due to fire risks after reports of 13 fires. Owners are advised to park outside and away from other vehicles until recall repairs are completed.

The recall affects certain model years of the Jeep Wrangler (2020-2024) and Jeep Grand Cherokee (2022-2024). The issue is related to a battery component.

The Chrysler-parent company reported that the fires happened while the vehicles were parked and turned off. They estimate that 5% of the affected vehicles may have this defect.

Stellantis indicated that vehicle risk decreases when the battery charge level is low and recommends that owners refrain from recharging their vehicles. It also advises parking away from structures or other vehicles. A remedy for the issue is expected soon.

The recall covers 154,000 vehicles in the United States, 14,000 in Canada, 700 in Mexico, and nearly 26,000 outside North America. The decision to recall was sparked by a routine review of customer data, leading to an internal investigation.