NHTSAELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) - High Voltage Battery May Fail and Cause Fire
Published: September 27, 2024Recall ID: 24E080000Category: vehiclesCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
A vehicle fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.
Product Description & Identification
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain Mopar Hybrid Service Kit Battery Packs, with part numbers 68488244AA and 68540591AA. When installed in a vehicle, the high voltage battery may fail internally and result in a fire while parked or driving.
Affected Products
High Voltage Battery May Fail and Cause Fire
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Subject | High Voltage Battery May Fail and Cause Fire |
| Nhtsa id | 24E080000 |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
| Recall link › Url | https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=24E080000 |
| Recall link › Description | Go to Recall |
| Recall type | Equipment |
| Do not drive | No |
| Manufacturer | Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) |
| Defect summary | Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain Mopar Hybrid Service Kit Battery Packs, with part numbers 68488244AA and 68540591AA. When installed in a vehicle, the high voltage battery may fail internally and result in a fire while parked or driving. |
| Completion rate | 0.38 |
| Corrective action | Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures, and not to recharge their vehicles until they are repaired. Dealers will repurchase the high voltage battery packs. Additionally, for parts installed in a vehicle, dealers will update the high voltage battery pack software and replace the battery pack assembly, if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 28, 2025. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is 96B. |
| Consequence summary | A vehicle fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury. |
| Mfr campaign number | 96B |
| Potentially affected | 1064 |
| Report received date | 2024-09-27T00:00:00.000 |
| Fire risk when parked | Yes |