CarRecallWatch- Component
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY
- Problem
- Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Jeep Wrangler Plug-In Hybrid Electric vehicles (PHEV). The high voltage (HV) battery pack assembly was built with incorrect fasteners to secure the 200-amp fuse, which can generate excessive heat.
- Risk
- Excessive heat may cause the fuse to fail and result in a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect and replace the HV battery fuse, as necessary. Dealers will also inspect the battery assembly for damage and replace it, if necessary. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 23, 2023. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is 53A. This recall is an expansion of previous recall 22V-768.
- Notes
- Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
What this recall means for you
Certain 2022-2023 Jeep Wrangler Plug-In Hybrid vehicles were built with incorrect fasteners securing the 200-amp fuse in the high voltage battery pack. The fasteners can allow excessive heat to build up at the fuse.
Excessive heat may cause the fuse to fail, resulting in a loss of drive power. A sudden loss of power while driving increases the risk of a crash.
Dealers will inspect the high voltage battery fuse and replace it if necessary, and will also inspect the battery assembly for damage and replace it if needed. The repair is free of charge. This recall expands an earlier recall, 22V-768. Owners can contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403 and should check their VIN for open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Jeep Wrangler | 20222023 |
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