Chrysler recalls 320,000 Jeep plug-in hybrids due to faulty battery that can catch fire

WASHINGTON (AP) — Chrysler is recalling greater than 320,000 Jeep plug-in hybrid autos due to a faulty battery that might fail and result in a fireplace, U.S. freeway security regulators mentioned.

Chrysler, owned by Netherlands-based Stellantis, is conscious of 19 reviews and 1 harm probably associated to the issue.

House owners of the autos, which embrace 228,221 Jeep Wranglers mannequin years 2020-2025 and 91,844 Jeep Grand Cherokees mannequin years 2022-2026, are suggested to park the autos outside and away from buildings till a decision to the issue is discovered. Car house owners are additionally being advised to not cost their autos, the Nationwide Freeway and Site visitors Security Company mentioned.

It’s anticipated that interim notification letters can be despatched to car house owners by December 2, 2025, and extra letters can be despatched as soon as the ultimate answer is out there.

The recall quantity is 68C and house owners can contact Chrysler customer support at 800-853-1403. Car identification numbers for this recall can be searchable on NHTSA.gov starting November 6, 2025. Autos beforehand recalled for a similar downside throughout earlier remembers might want to have the brand new repair applied, the NHTSA mentioned.

The batteries are manufactured by Samsung SDI America, positioned in Auburn Hills, Michigan.