Jeep Recalls Wrangler for fire risk: Don't Charge Wrangler

By Kevin Joseph October 1, 2024

Top-Selling Plug-In Hybrids: The Jeep Wrangler 4xe and Jeep Grand Cherokee 4xe are the top-selling plug-in hybrids in America.

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Recall Notice: About 154,032 Jeep vehicles in the U.S. are being recalled.

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Overview of the Incident: The recall comes after there were reports of 13 fires happening while the vehicles were parked and turned off.

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Safety Precaution: Stellantis kindly suggests that customers park outside, keeping a safe distance from structures and other vehicles.

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Battery Precaution: It's a good idea for owners to steer clear of recharging the battery to keep things safe.

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Ongoing Use: Vehicles can still be used, but they'll run without the electric-only feature.

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Internal Inquiry: The review prompted an internal investigation, which confirmed the defect.

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Impacted Models: The recall includes the 2020-2024 Jeep Wrangler 4xe and the 2022-2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4xe models.

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Defect Estimate: It’s estimated that only around 5% of the recalled vehicles might have the defect.

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Remedy Announcement: Stellantis is here to let you know that a solution is on the way!

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International Impact: The recall also impacts 14,038 vehicles in Canada, 673 in Mexico, and 25,502 around the world.

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Customer Communication: Stellantis is making sure customers are updated about the recall and safety measures.

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Ongoing Safety Measures: Stellantis highlights how essential it is to stick to the recommended safety precautions.

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Positive Outlook: Even with the recall, the Jeep Wrangler 4xe and Grand Cherokee 4xe continue to be favorites among buyers.

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