The company issued a statement yesterday saying a routine review of customer data led to an internal investigation that discovered eight vehicle fires. All were parked and turned off, while six were connected to chargers.
The recall affects certain Jeep Wrangler 4x4s from the 2021-2024 model years: 32,125 in the United States, an estimated 3,856 in Canada and 9,249 outside North America.
Stellantis says the affected vehicles are safe to drive, but advises owners to "refrain from recharging these hybrid vehicles and park them away from structures and other vehicles until remedied."
The fix is a software flash, but if a specific error code is observed, the entire battery pack will be replaced. The automaker estimates that one percent of affected vehicles may have the defect. Customers will be contacted to let them know when they can schedule the service.
Unveiled at the end of 2020, the Jeep Wrangler 4xe is powered by a 2.0-liter turbocharged inline-four engine that works in conjunction with a motor-generator unit integrated into the eight-speed automatic transmission. The hybrid system has a combined output of 375 horsepower, while the high-voltage battery that powers the electric motor in the transmission has a capacity of 17 kilowatt-hours, enough for an all-electric range of 21 miles (33 kilometers) on a full charge.
Source: InsideEVs
