'Park outside': 150,000 Jeep Cherokee and Wrangler hybrids recalled for fire risk
Car companies Stellantis and Chrysler have issued a recall after fires were traced back to certain Jeep hybrid plug-in models.
Jeep recalls nearly 200,000 plug-in hybrids because of fire risk, urges owners to park outdoors
Jeep is recalling more than 194,000 plug-in hybrid SUVs worldwide because they can catch fire with the ignition turned off.
Stellantis recalls 154,032 Jeep Wrangler, Grand Cherokee hybrids for fire risk
Automaker Stellantis on Monday recalled 154,032 Jeep Wrangler and Grand Cherokee plug-in hybrids built in recent years after discovering a significant fire risk.
Jeep Grand Cherokee and Wrangler Plug-In Hybrids Are Recalled for Fire Risk
Jeep is recalling 154,000 plug-in hybrid SUVs, including the 2022-24 Grand Cherokee 4xe and 2020-24 Wrangler 4xe, because they can catch fire while parked or driving.
Jeep recalling 194K hybrid vehicles: If you have one of these models, park them outside ASAP
Jeep is recalling 194,000 plug-in hybrid vehicles due to a fire risk, according to the company’s parent company Stellantis. The issue was discovered when owners reported 13 different instances of fires taking place when the vehicles were parked and off.
Jeep Announces Urgent Recall of Nearly 200,000 Hybrid SUVs
Jeep issued an urgent warning and recall to 194,000+ hybrid SUV owners worldwide that the vehicles should be parked in the street currently rather than the garage on account of the fact that they can catch fire with the ignition turned off.
More than 150,000 Jeep hybrid models due to batteries catching fire
More than 150,000 Jeep hybrid models are being recalled because of malfunctioning batteries that catch fire. The recall includes Jeep Wranglers and Grand Cherokee plug-in models from 2022 to 2024.
Jeep recalls 194,000 plug-in hybrid SUVs over fire risk
Jeep is recalling more than 194,000 plug-in hybrid SUVs because they can catch fire with the ignition turned off. The automaker says the risk of fire is reduced when the battery charge is depleted.
RECALL ROUNDUP: Jeep hybrid SUVs and utility tractors recalled
Stellantis has recalled more than 150,000 Jeep hybrid vehicles in the U.S. due to a battery issue. The automaker says the vehicle can catch fire when the ignition is turned off. Owners are warned to park outside and to avoid charging their vehicles' batteries until the issue is resolved.
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