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Jeep recalls 194,000 plug-in hybrid SUVs

By Megan Ziegler
Published  October 1, 2024 9:33am CDT
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FILE - A view of a charging point on a Jeep Wrangler 4Xe plug-in hybrid that is displayed on the sales lot at Hilltop Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram on April 05, 2024 in Richmond, California. (Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)

The Brief

    • Jeep is recalling nearly 200,000 plug-in hybrid SUVs because of a fire risk involving the battery.
    • Some of the cars are at risk of catching fire, even with the ignition turned off, so Stellanis is urging owners to stop charging the car and park away from structures. 
    • Thirteen fires have been reported so far, resulting in two injuries. 

Jeep is recalling more than 194,000 plug-in hybrid SUVs because of a serious fire risk. 

Some of the vehicles are at risk of catching fire, even with the ignition turned off. Therefore, Jeep is urging owners not to charge the SUVs and to park them outdoors and away from buildings until they are repaired. 

Thirteen fires have been reported so far, resulting in two people being injured. 

The company says the risk of fire is reduced when the battery charge is depleted.

The recall involves some Wranglers 4xe from 2020 to 2024, and some Grand Cherokee 4xe from 2022 to 2014. Stellantis, which makes Jeeps, estimates that 5% of the SUVs have the problem.

If you have one of the affected vehicles, Stellania said you’ll be notified when you can schedule service. 

RELATED: Toyota recalls certain SUV models over potential safety issues

Owners with questions should contact Jeep Customer Care at (800) 853-1403 or visit www.mopar.com.

The Source

  • Information in this article was used from The Associated Press, which received Jeep’s recall alert. This story was reported from Detroit.