Jeep Wrangler PHEV class action overview:
- Who: FCA US is facing a class action lawsuit over allegedly defective 2021-2023 Jeep Wrangler 4xe plug-in hybrid electric vehicles.
- Why: The Wranglers’ hybrid propulsion system can cause vehicle fires and explosions, even when they are turned off and parked, according to the class action.
- Where: The Jeep class action was filed in federal court in Michigan.
FCA US is facing a class action lawsuit over an alleged defect in 2021-2023 Jeep Wrangler 4xe plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEV) that could pose a fire risk.
The Wrangler plug-in hybrids have a faulty propulsion system that can cause vehicle fires and explosions, the Jeep class action claims.
FCA has not corrected the Jeep defect and did not notify customers of the Jeep fire risk until recently, according to the lawsuit.
“The fire defect exposes putative class members to an unreasonable risk of accident, injury, death, or property damage if their vehicle catches fire while in operation or, perhaps more commonly, spontaneously ignites while the vehicle is parked at the class member’s home, on a public street, or in a public parking lot,” the Jeep class action says.
Samsung EV batteries used in Jeep Wrangler PHEV have history of fire risk, lawsuit says
FCA does not know the root cause of the fire issues, but they are likely linked to the Jeep Wrangler PHEV high-voltage lithium ion battery packs and components, the Jeep defect lawsuit claims.
Samsung, the supplier of the Jeep Wrangler PHEV batteries, has had prior fire issues with its EV batteries in other vehicles. Ford recalled its Kuga PHEV in August 2020 due to similar fire risk issues, and BMW recalled 26,000 vehicles for the same reason, the lawsuit says.
FCA US also recalled 62,909 2021-2023 Jeep Wrangler PHEVs in late 2022 for a separate issue — the 2.0-liter hybrid electric engine was at risk for shutting down unexpectedly.
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The plaintiff is represented by E. Powell Miller, Dennis A. Lienhardt and Dana E. Fraser of The Miller Law Firm PC; Roger N. Heller, Phong-Chau G. Nguyen and Nicholas W. Lee of Lieff Cabraser Heimann and Bernstein LLP; John R. Davis and Michael L. Slack of Slack Davis Sanger LLP; and Robert K. Shelquist, Rebecca A. Peterson, Craig S. Davis and Krista K. Freier of Lockridge Grindal Nauen PLLP.
The Jeep class action lawsuit is Frisch, et al. v. FCA USA LLC, Case No. 2:24-cv-10546-SJM-KGA, in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan Southern Division.
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18 thoughts onJeep Wrangler PHEV class action alleges defect can cause fires, explosions
i ad a 2023 jeep sahara 4xe that blew up in my driveway after i got a message from jeep on the recall made an appointment and they called me 2 days prior to the appontment to reschedule as they had no loaners in the meantime the jeep blew up in my driveway any lawyers in mass that have started a class action suit against jeep i know there are other lowyers ouyt there that have in other states just havent heard of one in mass
I have a 2022 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon 4xE hybrid that I leased new and I am effected by the high voltage batterysrecall that have no fixes. I want in on the class action.
We have a 2023 Jeep wrangler 4xe it is a huge inconvenience to not be able to use the Jeep as intended. Let alone the fire risk. They say deplete the battery but there’s always some charge.
Have the first jeep 2020 rubicon 4xe and am tired of getting recalls. In April they kept my car for 4 weeks and now it’s unknown. I waited 3 weeks for an appointment when my battery stopped charging only for them to tell me there’s been another recall and to not charge it but there’s nothing they can do until jeep let’s them know and not to charge it until then.
I have a 2023 Wrangler 4xe lease and would like to turn it in as there is no fix for the recall.
We have a 2024 Jeep Wrangler 4Xe it has a recall and FCA has told us they have no remedy.
We feel we have been misled. we were never told it had been a recall we are afraid to drive it it is our only vehicle. we are at our wits end Please help.
I currently own the 2023 4xE jeep wrangler that is under the new fire recall and would like chrysler to buy it back so i can get into a safe vehicle if there is any ideas please feel free to contact me
I also would like to be notified and would like my vehicle bought back by Chrysler to be driving a safe vehicle. If anyone knows anything please let me know. Thanks Allie