So, gear up folks, because Chrysler’s latest recall is enough to make any Jeep owner spit out their morning coffee. The iconic car brand, nestled under the fancy Dutch umbrella of Stellantis, has decided to recall over 320,000 of its plug-in hybrids due to a little defect that, oh, just might set your car ablaze.
And here’s the kicker — the fix ain’t ready yet.
Now, let’s cut through the polite corporate jargon and get down to brass tacks. The models in jeopardy? Over 228,000 Jeep Wranglers who graced our roads from 2020 to 2025 and nearly 92,000 Grand Cherokees fresh off the line from 2022 to 2026. That’s a serious chunk of America’s beloved SUVs that are being told to park it — literally. Owners have been advised to avoid parking near any flammable structures or, heaven forbid, plugging in for a charge.
Yes, you read that right. Your eco-friendly ride could be the world’s hottest new toaster oven if you’re not careful. And by hot, we mean flames, not fashion.
According to the watchdogs over at the National Highway and Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), Chrysler has taken this fiery little issue quite seriously. Nineteen reports of drama — plus one injury — have popped up on the radar, so it’s not just theoretical smoke we’re talking here. It’s actual smoke. But before you panic, no, these aren’t Toyotas suddenly accelerating or Pintos with rear-end explosion hysteria, but they could be asking to borrow a match.
And amid all this, let’s tip our hats to the chaps at Auburn Hills, Michigan-based Samsung SDI America. They’re the ones who graciously supplied the sparky little battery beauties at the heart of the issue. A product recall with an international flair? Who would’ve thought?
In a plot twist worthy of a motoring melodrama, vehicle owners will be getting some good old-fashioned snail mail by December 2, 2025, with a heads up on what to do next. But hold your horses! The solution, the so-called ‘remedy,’ is playing hard to get and won’t be ready to grace our presence until later. Vehicles previously nudged for a similar makeover will need another go. Because, why stop at one recall when you can double down, right?
Let’s be real — in a world already fizzling with electric excitement, a recall like this is more than a glitch in the matrix. It’s a stark reminder of the teething troubles technology can bring, plus a little insight into how the safest option sometimes is to park your beloved hybrid out in the elements and just hope for the best.
So, Jeep lovers, between now and the solution hitting the streets, don’t hesitate to ring up that Chrysler customer service hotline. And if you love playing detective, the Vehicle Identification Numbers should be a digital treat over at NHTSA.gov starting November 6.
Sit tight. In the great grand saga of car recalls, this too shall pass. Meanwhile, maybe now’s a good time to make friends with someone who has a driveway far, far away from anything combustible.
So, until Chrysler pulls their miraculous fix out of a hat, remember: it’s always a remarkable day when your ride isn’t making headlines for all the wrong reasons.