NHTSAELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) - High Voltage Battery May Fail and Cause Fire
Published: September 27, 2024Recall ID: 24V720000Category: 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 2020-2024 Jeep Wrangler 4XE and 2022-2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4XE vehicles. The high voltage battery may fail internally and lead to a vehicle 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 | 24V720000 |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
| Recall link › Url | https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=24V720000 |
| Recall link › Description | Go to Recall |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Do not drive | No |
| Manufacturer | Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) |
| Defect summary | Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2020-2024 Jeep Wrangler 4XE and 2022-2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4XE vehicles. The high voltage battery may fail internally and lead to a vehicle fire while parked or driving. |
| Corrective action | This recall is replaced by NHTSA recall number 25V741. Vehicles already repaired under this recall will need to have the new remedy completed. Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures, and not to recharge their vehicles until they are repaired. Dealers will update the high voltage battery pack software and replace the battery pack assembly, if necessary, free of charge. Interim notification letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed October 11, 2024. Owner notification letters were mailed beginning December 2024. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is 95B. Vehicles in this recall that were previously recalled for the same issue under NHTSA Recall 23V-787 will need to have the new remedy performed. |
| Consequence summary | A vehicle fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury. |
| Mfr campaign number | 95B |
| Potentially affected | 154032 |
| Report received date | 2024-09-27T00:00:00.000 |
| Fire risk when parked | No |