Jeep Grand Cherokee and Wrangler Plug-In Hybrids Are Recalled for Fire Risk

The problem is due to faulty high-voltage battery packs that can catch fire. Jeep dealerships will perform a software update and, if necessary, replace the battery packs in these plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs). As with all recall repairs, the fix is free of charge.

Until the repair is done, Jeep is warning drivers to park outdoors and away from structures, and says they shouldn’t charge the vehicles because they could start a fire that could damage property. Jeep says it’s aware of two injuries and 27 consumer complaints about the problem, according to documents provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).

The automaker recalled 32,000 Wrangler 4xe SUVs last year to address a similar defect, and those vehicles will need to be returned to the dealership for the latest recall fix.