FCA Recalls Jeep Wrangler Hybrids, Again

Chrysler (FCA US) is recalling a small number of 2022-2023 Jeep Wrangler Plug-In Hybrid Electric vehicles (PHEV). The high voltage (HV) battery pack assembly was built with incorrect fasteners to secure the 200-amp fuse, which can generate excessive heat.

“Excessive heat in the fuse interface may cause the fuse to fail resulting in a loss of motive power, which can cause a vehicle crash without prior warning. Customers may notice a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL), a change in drivability, and/or noise at the HV battery pack assembly,” FCA said in the required filing, which the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration made public this morning. This is an expansion of  NHTSA recall 22V-768.

Dealers will inspect and replace the HV battery fuse, as necessary. Dealers will also inspect the battery assembly for damage and replace it, if necessary. Repairs will be performed free of charge as required by US federal regulations. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed 16 June 2023. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler’s number for this recall is 53A.

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or go to www.nhtsa.gov  about NHTSA 22V-768 and 23V303.

Chronology

• On February 2, 2023, the FCA US LLC (“FCA US”) Technical Safety and Regulatory Compliance (“TSRC”) organization received a report of a fuse melting in the HV battery of a 2022 MY Jeep Wrangler PHEV.
• On February 20, 2023, the FCA US TSRC organization opened an investigation after receiving a second report of a fuse melting in the HV battery of a 2022 MY Jeep Wrangler PHEV.
• On March 2, 2023, FCA US TSRC received fuse tray and battery pack trace data from the supplier. (SAMSUNG SDI AMERICA)
• On March 28, 2023, FCA US TSRC identified additional vehicles affected by this issue.
• As of April 11, 2023, FCA US is aware of zero customer records, zero warranty claims, and two field reports potentially related to this issue for all markets with dates of receipt ranging from 2 February 2023 through 20 February 2023.
• As of April 11, 2023, FCA US is not aware of any accidents or injuries potentially related to this issue for all markets.