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Jeep Wrangler, Grand Cherokee Battery Fire Risk
critical How serious is it? About this label
A vehicle fire can increase the risk of injury. Owners are told to park outside and away from structures, and not to charge their vehicles, until the repair is completed.
⚠ Park outside, away from buildings — fire risk. See all such recalls.
Key facts
| NHTSA campaign number | 25V741000 |
|---|---|
| Reported to NHTSA | Oct 30, 2025 |
| Manufacturer | Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) |
| Part affected | Electrical System:propulsion System:traction Battery |
| Vehicles covered | 9 model/year combinations, model years 2020–2026 |
| Do-not-drive advisory | No |
| Park-outside advisory | Yes — fire risk |
| Repair | Free at any franchised dealer |
What's wrong, in plain English
These Jeep Wrangler 4xe and Grand Cherokee 4xe vehicles have a high voltage battery that may fail internally. This failure can lead to a vehicle fire, whether the vehicle is parked or being driven. A vehicle fire increases the risk of injury.
What you should do
2. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
3. Contact a dealer or Chrysler customer service at 800-853-1403; the repair is free.
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 25V741000. More in how recalls work.
Affected vehicles (9)
Who to contact
Jeep — official Jeep recall lookup
Customer service: 1-800-853-1403
The bigger picture
- Jeep Electrical Recalls Involving Battery Fires and Dashboard Display Problems · all 15 Jeep recalls in this area
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- Aug 13, 2026Jeep Grand Cherokee and Grand Cherokee L Wipers May Failhigh
- Jun 30, 2026Jeep Grand Cherokee and Wagoneer gear display may not appearhigh
- May 21, 2026Jeep Grand Cherokee Side Air Bags May Deploy Latehigh
Official notice
- Component
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY
- Summary
- Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2020-2025 Jeep Wrangler 4Xe and 2022-2026 Grand Cherokee 4Xe vehicles. The high voltage battery may fail internally and lead to a vehicle fire while parked or driving.
- Safety risk
- A vehicle fire can increase the risk of injury.
- Remedy
- Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures and not to charge their vehicles until the remedy is completed. Dealers will update the high voltage battery software, and replace the high voltage battery, as necessary, free of charge. Some owner notification letters were mailed beginning December 17, 2025. The remaining owner notification letters will be mailed at a later date. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is 68C. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning November 6, 2025. Vehicles that were previously recalled for the same issue under NHTSA Recalls 24V720 and 23V787 will need to have the new remedy performed.
Verify your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov. Recall repairs are free of charge by law.