Chrysler is initiating a recall for numerous Jeep plug-in hybrid vehicles due to a defective battery that poses a fire hazard. The recall affects over 20,000 units in Canada, 320,000 in the U.S., and more than 30,000 in other regions. The company, a subsidiary of Stellantis headquartered in the Netherlands, has identified 19 fires and one injury linked to the problem following an internal probe.
The faulty batteries were produced by Samsung SDI America in Auburn Hills, Michigan. Affected owners, including those with specific Jeep Wrangler 4xe models from 2020-2025 and certain Jeep Grand Cherokee 4xe SUVs from 2022-2026, are advised to park their vehicles outdoors away from buildings until a solution is determined. Chrysler recommends refraining from charging the vehicles as the risk is lower when the battery is not in use.
Preliminary notification letters will be sent to owners by December 2, with further correspondence to follow once a permanent fix is established. Owners can reach Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403 regarding the recall with reference number 68C. Additionally, they can consult Canada’s Motor Vehicle Safety Recalls Database for more information.
