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WASHINGTON (AP) — Chrysler is recalling more than 320,000 Jeep
plug-in hybrid vehicles due to a faulty battery that can fail
and lead to a fire, U.S. traffic safety regulators said.
Chrysler, which is owned by Netherlands-based Stellantis, is
aware of 19 reports and 1 injury potentially related to the
issue.
Owners of the vehicles, which include 228,221 Jeep Wranglers
model years 2020-2025 and 91,844 Jeep Grand Cherokees model
years 2022-2026, are being advised to park the vehicles outside
and away from structures until a remedy for the problem is
determined. Vehicle owners are also being told not to charge
their vehicles, the National Highway and Traffic Safety
Administration said.
Interim notification letters are expected to be mailed to
vehicle owners by December 2, 2025, with additional letters to
be sent once the final remedy is available.
The number for the recall is 68C and owners may contact Chrysler
customer service at 800-853-1403. Vehicle Identification Numbers
for this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning
November 6, 2025. Vehicles that were previously recalled for the
same issue under previous recalls will need to have the new
remedy performed, the NHTSA said.
The batteries were manufactured by Auburn Hills, Michigan-based
Samsung SDI America.
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