Overview
- The recall covers 320,065 U.S. Jeep Wrangler 4xe and Grand Cherokee 4xe SUVs for a potential high‑voltage battery failure that could cause a fire while parked or driving.
- NHTSA advises owners to park outside, keep vehicles away from structures, and avoid charging until repairs are completed.
- Stellantis says a fix is under development, with initial notification letters to owners scheduled for December 2 and follow-up letters once a remedy is available.
- Regulatory filings estimate about 5% of the recalled vehicles may have the defect, with 19 reported fires and one injury to date.
- Officials say the affected battery packs contain cells that may be susceptible to damage, and the action follows earlier Jeep recalls this year for rollaway risk and loss-of-power software issues.