Jeep recall overview:
- Who: Stellantis is recalling 91,787 Jeep Grand Cherokee Plug-In Hybrid Electric vehicles.
- Why: A software error within the hybrid control processor may lead to a loss of drive power.
- Where: The recall is active in the United States.
Stellantis North America is recalling more than 91,000 Jeep Grand Cherokee Plug-In Hybrid Electric SUVs due to a critical software issue. The affected models, spanning from 2022 to 2026, may experience a loss of drive power because of an error in the hybrid control processor, posing a potential risk of crashes.
“A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash,” the recall notice says.
The recall was officially issued on Sept. 4, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).
Stellantis, the parent company of Jeep, has not yet developed a solution for this issue, as confirmed by the NHTSA.
Jeep owners urged to check VINs for recall status
Stellantis is currently developing a remedy to address the software issue in the affected vehicles. The company has committed to notifying all owners once a solution is available and will provide instructions on how to proceed with the necessary repairs.
The automaker has advised owners in the meantime to check whether their vehicle is part of the Jeep recall by searching the Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) on the NHTSA website.
The company has also provided a customer service contact number, 800-853-1403, for further assistance. The company’s internal recall number for this issue is 73C.
Stellantis says it has not received any reports of injuries related to the recall so far. The company is not currently facing legal action over the Jeep recall, but Top Class Actions follows recalls closely as they sometimes lead to class action lawsuits.
In other recent recalls, Stellantis issued a notice in July for more than 250,000 Pacifica and Voyager minivans, year models 2022 to 2025 for, due to a potential airbag defect.
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