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- ENGINE
- Problem
- Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2023-2025 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4XE and 2024-2025 Jeep Wrangler 4XE Plug-In Hybrid Electric (PHEV) vehicles. Debris inside the engine may cause engine failure, which can result in a loss of drive power and/or an engine compartment fire.
- Risk
- A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash, and a vehicle fire can increase the risk of injury.
- Remedy
- Dealers will install a software update and replace the block or engine as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed beginning May 7, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the final remedy is available. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is 78C. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning November 13, 2025.
What this recall means for you
Debris inside the engine may cause the engine to fail, which can lead to a loss of drive power and/or an engine compartment fire. Affected vehicles are certain 2023-2025 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4XE and 2024-2025 Jeep Wrangler 4XE Plug-In Hybrid Electric (PHEV) models.
Loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash, and a vehicle fire can increase the risk of injury. Owner notification letters were mailed beginning May 7, 2026, and additional letters will be sent once the final remedy is available.
The remedy is free of charge: dealers will install a software update and replace the engine block or engine as necessary. Contact Chrysler customer service at 800-853-1403 (Chrysler recall number 78C), and check your VIN for open recalls at NHTSA.gov, where VINs for this recall have been searchable since November 13, 2025.
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Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Jeep Grand Cherokee 4XE | 202320242025 |
|---|---|
| Jeep Wrangler 4XE | 20242025 |