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Jeep Wrangler Hybrid Battery Can Catch Fire

NHTSA campaign 23V787000 · Reported Nov 22, 2023 · Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)

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Owners are told not to recharge their vehicles, and to park outside and away from structures, until the repair is complete. A vehicle fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.

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Key facts

NHTSA campaign number	23V787000
Reported to NHTSA	Nov 22, 2023
Manufacturer	Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
Part affected	Electrical System:propulsion System:traction Battery
Vehicles covered	3 model/year combinations, model years 2021–2023
Do-not-drive advisory	No
Park-outside advisory	Yes — fire risk
Repair	Free at any franchised dealer

What's wrong, in plain English

Certain Jeep Wrangler plug-in hybrid electric vehicles have a high voltage battery that may fail internally. This kind of internal failure can lead to a vehicle fire, and this can happen whether the vehicle is parked or being driven at the time.

What you should do

1. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if your vehicle is included.
2. Contact a dealer or FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403 to schedule the free repair.
3. Until repaired, do not recharge the vehicle, and park outside and away from structures.

Where do I find my VIN, and what do I tell the dealer?

Your VIN is the 17-character code on the lower left of the windshield, on your registration and usually on your insurance card. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether this recall is still open on your car. When you call the dealer, say you have an open safety recall and give them NHTSA campaign number 23V787000. More in how recalls work.

Affected vehicles (3)

2021 Jeep Wrangler
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 Involving Battery Fires and Dashboard Display Problems · all 15 Jeep recalls in this area

Other Jeep Wrangler recalls

Jun 4, 2026Jeep Wrangler and Gladiator Steering Pump Fire Riskcritical
Oct 30, 2025Jeep Wrangler, Grand Cherokee Battery Fire Riskcritical
Sep 12, 2024Jeep Wrangler Camera and Brake Light Failurehigh
Sep 5, 2024Jeep Gladiator, Wrangler: Instrument Panel Cluster May Failmedium
Aug 1, 2024Jeep Wrangler and Gladiator Software May Stall Enginehigh
Mar 14, 2024Jeep, Ram, Chrysler Air Bag May Not Deployhigh

All 36 Wrangler recalls

Official notice

Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY
Summary: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Jeep Wrangler Plug-In Hybrid Electric (PHEV) vehicles. The high voltage battery may fail internally and lead to a vehicle fire while parked or driving.
Safety risk: A vehicle fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.
Remedy: Owners are advised not to recharge their vehicles, and to park outside and away from structures, until they are repaired. Dealers will update the high voltage battery pack software and replace the battery pack assembly if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 7, 2024. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is 89A. This recall is superseded by NHTSA Recall 24V-720.

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