Jeep Wrangler 4xe, Grand Cherokee 4xe recalled due to battery fire

Jeep is recalling more than 320,000 plug-in hybrid vehicles in the US, including the Wrangler 4xe and Grand Cherokee 4xe, due to a fire risk related to a faulty cell in the high-voltage battery pack. The recall includes 228,221 Wrangler 4xe from the 2020–2025 model years and 91,844 Grand Cherokee 4xe from the 2022–2026 model years. The company said it is working on a fix.

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Area of influence and number of vehicles

Wrangler 4xe: 228,221 vehicles, model years 2020–2025.
Grand Cherokee 4xe: 91,844 vehicles, model years 2022–2026.
Total more than 320,000 vehicles in the US.

Technical cause according to NHTSA documents

According to NHTSA documents, high-voltage battery packs have cells that may be susceptible to separator damage. This is the source of the fire risk mentioned in the recall.

Temporary use recommended for vehicle owners

Park outdoors, away from buildings and other vehicles.
Do not charge the vehicle until the problem is corrected.
The risk of fire is reduced when the battery is fully discharged; therefore, it is recommended to leave the battery in a discharged state.

Precedent: Software updates don't fix the problem

Jeep previously issued a similar recall involving about 154,000 Wrangler 4xe and Grand Cherokee 4xe vehicles. At the time, a software update was considered a solution. However, the recall report said the solution was ineffective, with nine fires occurring in vehicles that had the update.

Progress of the repair

Jeep said there is no final fix yet, but a solution is “close to completion.” In the meantime, the company continues to recommend that owners park their vehicles outdoors and not charge them, and keep the battery drained to reduce the risk.

Conclusion: Owners of vehicles covered by the recall should fully comply with safety recommendations from Jeep and stay tuned for official announcements regarding further schedules and fixes.

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