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Jeep Wrangler plug-in hybrid battery fuse may overheat

NHTSA campaign 22V768000 · Reported 2022-10-13 · Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)

high How serious is it? About this label

This is serious because your Jeep could lose driving power on the road, which raises crash risk; the notice does not tell owners to park the vehicle, but the inspection should not be put off.

What's wrong, in plain English

These plug-in hybrid Wranglers have a large high-voltage battery pack. Inside the pack, a 200-amp fuse was fastened with the wrong hardware, and that can make the fuse build up too much heat. If the fuse fails from the heat, the vehicle can lose the power that drives the wheels. Dealers will check the fuse and replace it if needed, check the battery pack for damage and replace that if needed, all at no cost.

What you should do

1. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm your Jeep is affected. 2. Contact a Jeep dealer to book the free inspection and repair, or call Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403 (recall Z71). 3. Until it is fixed, be extra careful in situations where losing power suddenly would be dangerous.

Affected vehicles (2)

2022 Jeep Wrangler
2023 Jeep Wrangler

Who to contact

Jeep — official Jeep recall lookup

Customer service: 1-800-853-1403

Any franchised dealer for the brand can do the repair. Phone numbers are taken from manufacturer sites and recent NHTSA notices; if one has changed, the number in your own recall letter is the one to use.

The bigger picture

Jeep electrical recalls: 4xe battery fires and blank instrument clusters · all 15 Jeep recalls in this area

Official notice

Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY
Summary: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Jeep Wrangler Plug-In Hybrid Electric (PHEV) vehicles. The high voltage (HV) battery pack assembly was built with incorrect fasteners to secure the 200-amp fuse, which can generate excessive heat.
Safety risk: Excessive heat may cause the fuse to fail and result in a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: 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. Owner notification letters were mailed December 8, 2022. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is Z71.

Verify your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov. Recall repairs are free of charge by law.