RECALL: Stellantis Recalls Mopar Hybrid Battery Packs Over Safety Concerns

Incorrect Fuse Fasteners Can Lead To Excessive Heat...

Robert S. Miller May 4, 2023

2023 Jeep® Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon 4xe chassis. (Jeep).

Stellantis, formerly known as FCA US, LLC, is issuing a recall for approximately 220 of its Mopar Service Kit – Hybrid Battery Packs with part number 68488244AA. The recall is being made because the high voltage (HV) battery pack assembly was built with incorrect fasteners to secure the 200-amp fuse, which can generate excessive heat. The excessive heat generated may cause the fuse to fail, resulting in a loss of drive power and an increased risk of a crash.

The affected part population was produced between December 15th, 2021, and May 18th, 2022, and was identified using supplier manufacturing records from Samsung SDI America.

Recall Chronology:

On February 20th, 2023, the FCA US TSRC organization opened an investigation after receiving a second report of a fuse melting in the HV battery of a 2022 MY Jeep Wrangler Unlimited 4xe plug-in hybrid (PHEV).
On March 2nd, 2023, FCA US TSRC received fuse tray and battery pack trace data from the supplier.
On March 28th, 2023, FCA US TSRC identified additional vehicles affected by this issue.
As of April 11th, 2023, FCA US is aware of three customer records, three warranty claims, and eight field reports potentially related to this issue for all markets, with dates of receipt ranging from March 26th, 2022, through February 20th, 2023.
As of April 11th, 2023, FCA US is not aware of any accidents or injuries potentially related to this issue for all markets.
On April 20th, 2023, FCA US determined, through the Vehicle Regulations Committee, to conduct a voluntary safety recall of the affected units.

Dealers will inspect and replace the HV battery fuse as necessary. Dealers will also inspect the battery assembly for damage and replace it if necessary. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed on June 16th, 2023. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler’s number for this recall is 54A.

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

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Stellantis, formerly known as FCA US, LLC, is issuing a recall for approximately 220 of its Mopar Service Kit - Hybrid Battery Packs with part number 68488244AA. The recall is being made because the high voltage (HV) battery pack assembly was built with incorrect fasteners to secure the 200-amp...