Stellantis (FCA US, LLC) has announced a recall involving its popular Jeep® Wrangler Unlimited 4xe (JL) plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs) for an engine shutdown condition. Approximately, 62,909 units from the 2021 to 2023 model years are affected.
Some of the above vehicles may experience an engine shutdown condition caused by diagnostic reactions to faults caused by loss of communication. An engine shutdown condition may result in an unexpected loss of power while driving, which can cause a vehicle crash without prior warning.
According to the recall, the suspect period began on 9/2/2020 (when 2021 4xe production began), and ended on 8/17/2022 (when 2023 production began with updated vehicle control software). The suspect period was determined using supplier and vehicle production records.
FCA US says the remedy is updated calibration software in the Transmission Control Module, Hybrid Control Processor, and Auxiliary Hybrid Control Processor.
FCA US will conduct a voluntary safety recall on all affected vehicles to update vehicle control software. The remedy for this condition is not currently available. Dealers will be notified of the launch of this safety recall by way of established communication methods. The recall is estimated to launch in Q1 2023.
Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler’s number for this recall is ZB7.
Recall Chronology:
- On 9/8/2021, FCA US, LLC (FCA US) Technical Safety and Regulatory Compliance (TSRC) opened an investigation into 2021 to 2023 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited 4xe PHEVs for a loss of motive power.
- From 9/2021 to 10/2022, FCA US TSRC conducted an analysis of stall reports and vehicle history and determined that the affected vehicles reported multiple cause and correction details with varied commonalities.
- As of 11/3/2022, FCA US is aware of 112 customer assistance records, 196 warranty claims, and 65 field reports potentially related to this issue for all markets with dates of receipts ranging from 12/17/2020 to 10/26/2022.
- As of 11/3/2022, FCA US is aware of 2 accidents and 1 injury potentially related to this issue for all markets.
- On 11/17/2022, FCA US determined, through the Vehicle Regulations Committee, to conduct a voluntary safety recall of the affected vehicles.
Source: NHTSA
