BALTIMORE, MD—Chrysler has issued a recall for over 154,000 Jeep Wrangler and Grand Cherokee plug-in hybrid electric vehicles due to a risk of fire while parked or driven. The recall affects 118,230 Jeep Wrangler PHEVs manufactured between 2020 and 2024, and 35,802 Jeep Grand Cherokee PHEVs from 2022 to 2024.

The issue stems from a potential fault in the high-voltage battery, which may lead to internal failure and increase the risk of fire. This risk is present whether the vehicles are parked or being driven.

Chrysler advises owners to park their affected vehicles outdoors and away from structures and other vehicles until the issue is resolved. Additionally, owners should avoid charging unrepaired vehicles, as a charged battery heightens the fire risk. Conversely, a depleted battery reduces the risk.

To remedy the problem, dealers will update the battery pack control module software and inspect the high-voltage battery. If necessary, they will replace the battery.

Starting October 17, owners will receive notifications by mail. For further information, owners can contact Chrysler customer service at 800-853-1403. The recall numbers are 24V-720 and 24E-080 for the NHTSA.

Owners can also check for their vehicle’s recall status on the NHTSA website or by calling the Vehicle Safety Hotline at 888-327-4236. To use the hotline, owners need to provide their license plate number or 17-digit vehicle identification number. The NHTSA also recommends downloading the SaferCar app for staying updated on recalls.

This article was written with the assistance of AI and reviewed by a human editor.