Chrysler's Jeep plug-in hybrids are facing a major recall due to a faulty battery that poses a significant fire risk. The National Highway and Traffic Safety Agency (NHTSA) has informed over 320,000 owners of the vehicles, including the popular Jeep Wrangler and Grand Cherokee models, that their batteries may catch fire.
According to NHTSA, there have been at least 19 reported cases of the issue, with one confirmed injury. Chrysler, which owns the Jeep brand, is working to resolve the problem but has not yet provided a timeline for when the remedy will be available.
The recall affects Jeep vehicles from model years 2020-2025 and 2022-2026, which had batteries manufactured by Samsung SDI America in Auburn Hills, Michigan. The NHTSA is advising owners to park their vehicles outside and away from buildings until a solution is found, as the faulty battery may ignite.
Furthermore, owners are being told not to charge their vehicles, as this could exacerbate the problem. Interim notification letters will be sent to affected owners by December 2, with additional letters to follow once the final remedy has been determined.
Vehicle owners can contact Chrysler's customer service at 800-853-1403 or check the NHTSA website for more information on the recall. The Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) for this issue will be searchable on the NHTSA website beginning November 6, and vehicles that have already undergone a previous repair may need to have the new remedy performed.
The faulty battery was manufactured by Samsung SDI America, highlighting the importance of supplier accountability in vehicle safety. The recall serves as a reminder to car owners to stay vigilant about any issues with their vehicles and to take action promptly if they suspect a problem exists.
According to NHTSA, there have been at least 19 reported cases of the issue, with one confirmed injury. Chrysler, which owns the Jeep brand, is working to resolve the problem but has not yet provided a timeline for when the remedy will be available.
The recall affects Jeep vehicles from model years 2020-2025 and 2022-2026, which had batteries manufactured by Samsung SDI America in Auburn Hills, Michigan. The NHTSA is advising owners to park their vehicles outside and away from buildings until a solution is found, as the faulty battery may ignite.
Furthermore, owners are being told not to charge their vehicles, as this could exacerbate the problem. Interim notification letters will be sent to affected owners by December 2, with additional letters to follow once the final remedy has been determined.
Vehicle owners can contact Chrysler's customer service at 800-853-1403 or check the NHTSA website for more information on the recall. The Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) for this issue will be searchable on the NHTSA website beginning November 6, and vehicles that have already undergone a previous repair may need to have the new remedy performed.
The faulty battery was manufactured by Samsung SDI America, highlighting the importance of supplier accountability in vehicle safety. The recall serves as a reminder to car owners to stay vigilant about any issues with their vehicles and to take action promptly if they suspect a problem exists.
, just got word about this huge recall on Jeep plug-in hybrids! Apparently there's a major fire risk due to faulty batteries 
. Can you believe it? Like 320k owners are affected, including those cool Wrangler and Grand Cherokee models 
. Luckily no serious injuries reported (yet!), but still super scary.
. The NHTSA is being pretty on top of things, advising owners to park their cars outside buildings until a fix is found 
. And please don't charge your car until the issue is resolved 
. That's just common sense.
. If you own one of these affected Jeep models, get ready for some extra scrutiny 
. Don't hesitate to reach out to Chrysler or check the NHTSA website for more info 
. Safety always comes first! 
. I hope they get it sorted out ASAP so we can all drive our Jeeps without worrying about catching fire on the side of the road 
. Anyway, I guess this is a good reminder to stay vigilant with our vehicles... don't wanna be like me, stuck in traffic waiting for my battery to explode 
and samsung sdI america needs to be held accountable for their part in it too 
. Anyway, at least Chrysler's taking steps to fix it, even if it's a bit slow on the uptake 
. I hope they're doing some quality control checks in their factories soon, because 320,000 cars is just crazy 
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Recalls are super important for car safety and it's not like this is a new issue or anything (there were similar problems in the past). 
. And it's not just the fire risk, but also the potential for injury... that's so scary 
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. But yay for the NHTSA being on top of it and getting the word out to owners ASAP 
! And thank goodness there were only 19 reported cases with an injury 
... let's hope this gets sorted out soon! 
As a consumer, I'd want answers from the government on how we can prevent similar situations in the future. We need more transparency and accountability in our transportation sector.
A major recall like this is just a bummer. And 320k owners affected? That's crazy 
so we gotta take this seriously and not just ignore it like a minor issue 
. i dont know how many people dont check their vehicles regularly but we need to start paying more attention to our cars, esp since the recall is due to a faulty part from samsung sdi america 
. i hope they can get this fixed soon and chrysler takes responsibility for this mistake 
. I hope Chrysler can get this sorted out ASAP so people can feel safe driving around again