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Dodge Hornet Recall 23V623: Loose Battery Cable Can Overheat and Cause Fire

NHTSA campaign 23V623, reported September 7, 2023, 4,129 vehicles potentially affected.

What this recall means for you

Some plug-in hybrid vehicles may have a 12-volt battery positive cable or high-voltage connector cable that was not tightened properly. Over time, this can cause the electrical connections to overheat.

Overheating connections can lead to a fire, either while the vehicle is parked or while it is being driven, which raises the risk of injury. Until the repair is done, park the vehicle outside and away from buildings and other structures.

An authorized dealer will inspect the cable connections and tighten them as needed, at no cost to you. Owner notification letters were mailed September 28, 2023. To check whether your VIN has an open recall, or to ask questions, contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403 and reference recall 98A.

Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle

The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 23V623Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM: CABLES:FASTENER/CONNECTOR
Problem
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Alfa Romeo Tonale and 2023-2024 Dodge Hornet plug-in hybrid electric vehicles. The 12-volt battery positive cable and/or high voltage connector cable may not be tightened properly, which can overheat the electrical connections and result in a fire while parked or driving.
Risk
A fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.
Remedy
Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the recall repair is complete. Dealers will inspect and tighten the cable connections as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 28, 2023. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is 98A.
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.

Affected vehicles

Alfa Romeo Tonale2023
Alfa Romeo Tonale Phev2024
Dodge Hornet20232024