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November 22, 2023 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 23V787000
High Voltage Battery May Fail and Cause Fire
A vehicle fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.
NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V787
Manufacturer Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
Components ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Potential Number of Units Affected 32,125
Summary
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Jeep Wrangler Plug-In Hybrid Electric (PHEV) vehicles. The high voltage battery may fail internally and lead to a vehicle fire while parked or driving.
Remedy
Owners are advised not to recharge their vehicles, and to park outside and away from structures, until they are repaired. Dealers will update the high voltage battery pack software and replace the battery pack assembly if necessary, free of charge. Letters informing owners of the safety risk were mailed December 7, 2023. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed January 11, 2024. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC’s number for this recall is 89A.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
Check if your Vehicle has a Recall
New Safety Recall Advanced Communication – B9A
FCA US LLC (FCA US) has announced a safety recall on certain 2021-2023 model year (JL) Jeep® Wrangler Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicles (PHEVs).
REASON FOR THIS SAFETY RECALL
Some of the above vehicles may have a High Voltage (HV) battery which may fail internally. The defect has not been identified and the root cause is still being investigated. An internally failed HV battery could lead to a vehicle fire with the ignition on or off. A vehicle fire can result in increased risk of occupant injury and/or injury to persons outside the vehicle, as well as property damage.
Customers are advised to refrain from recharging these vehicles and not to park them inside of buildings or structures, or near other vehicles until the vehicle has the final repair completed.
SERVICE ACTION
FCA US will conduct a voluntary safety recall on all affected vehicles. Remedy will be a software flash on the HV battery pack and if a DTC sets, the pack will be replaced. 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. This recall is estimated to launch in 1st Quarter of 2024.
Chronology :
- On May 12, 2023, the FCA US LLC (“FCA US”) Technical Safety and Regulatory Compliance (“TSRC”) organization opened an investigation after receiving two field reports of 2021 MY Jeep Wrangler PHEVs with fires originating from the HV battery.
- In May 2023, FCA US requested buybacks of both vehicles for further analysis.
- From May 2023, to September 2023, FCA US received five additional reports of 2021-2022 MY Jeep Wrangler PHEVs with fires originating from the HV battery and requested buybacks of these vehicles for further analysis.
- In October 2023, FCA US received two vehicle buybacks and have disassembled the HV battery packs. The modules and cells are undergoing additional analysis.
- As of November 9, 2023, FCA US is aware of zero customer assistance records, zero warranty claims, and eight field reports potentially relating to this issue for all markets with dates of receipt ranging from April 6, 2023, to November 02, 2023.
- As of November 9, 2023, FCA US is not aware of any accidents or injuries potentially relating to this issue for all markets.
- On November 16, 2023, FCA US determined, through the Vehicle Regulations Committee, to conduct a voluntary safety recall of the affected vehicles.
3 Affected Products
Vehicle
MAKE | MODEL | YEAR |
JEEP | WRANGLER | 2021-2023 |
6 Associated Documents
Defect Notice 573 Report
RCLRPT-23V787-2073.PDF 214.579KB
Recall Acknowledgement
Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc)
Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc)
Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc)
RCMN-23V787-7499.pdf 104.376KB
ISSUED Interim Owner Notification Letter(Part 577)
Latest Recalls Documents
For the Latest and Most recent Recall Information Visit the link below…
https://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/acms/cs/documentList.xhtml?docId=23V787&docType=RCL
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OMB Control No.: 2127-0004
Part 573 Safety Recall Report 23V-787
The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573
Manufacturer Name : Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
Submission Date : NOV 22, 2023
NHTSA Recall No. : 23V-787
Manufacturer Recall No. : B9A
Manufacturer Information :
Manufacturer Name : Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
Address : 800 Chrysler Drive
CIMS 482-00-91 Auburn Hills MI
48326-2757
Company phone : 1-800-853-1403
Population :
Number of potentially involved : 32,125
Estimated percentage with defect : 1 %
Vehicle Information :
Vehicle 1 : 2021-2023 Jeep Wrangler
Vehicle Type :
Body Style : SUV
Power Train : NR
Descriptive Information : Some 2021-2023 MY Jeep Wrangler Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicles (“PHEVs”) may have a high voltage (“HV”) battery which may fail internally. The defect has not been identified and the root cause is still being investigated.
The suspect period began on September 18, 2020, when production of Jeep Wrangler PHEVs with battery cells manufactured from January 21, 2021, through October 2, 2021 began, and ended on March 22, 2023, when production of vehicles built with battery cells manufactured from January 21, 2021, through October 2, 2021 ended.
The suspect population was determined using supplier manufacturing records of HV batteries with cells manufactured from January 21, 2021, through October 2, 2021.
Similar vehicles not included in this recall are not PHEVs, or PHEVs built with cells manufactured outside of the suspect range.
Production Dates : SEP 18, 2020 – MAR 22, 2023
VIN Range 1 : Begin : NR End : NR Not sequential
Description of Defect :
Description of the Defect : An internally failed HV battery could lead to a vehicle fire with the ignition on or off.
FMVSS 1 : NR
FMVSS 2 : NR
Part 573 Safety Recall Report 23V-787 Page 2
The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573
Description of the Safety Risk : A vehicle fire can result in increased risk of occupant injury and/or injury to persons outside the vehicle, as well as property damage.
Description of the Cause : NR
Identification of Any Warning
that can Occur :
None
Involved Components :
Component Name 1 : Hybrid Service Kit
Component Description : Battery pack, 400V
Component Part Number : 68488244AA
Supplier Identification :
Component Manufacturer
Name : SAMSUNG SDI AMERICA INC
Address : 4121 N ATLANTIC BLVD
AUBURN HILLS Michigan 48326-1570
Country : United States
Chronology :
• On May 12, 2023, the FCA US LLC (“FCA US”) Technical Safety and Regulatory Compliance (“TSRC”) organization opened an investigation after receiving two field reports of 2021 MY Jeep Wrangler PHEVs with fires originating from the HV battery.
• In May 2023, FCA US requested buybacks of both vehicles for further analysis.
• From May 2023, to September 2023, FCA US received five additional reports of 2021-2022 MY Jeep Wrangler PHEVs with fires originating from the HV battery and requested buybacks of these vehicles for further analysis.
• In October 2023, FCA US received two vehicle buybacks and have disassembled the HV battery packs. The modules and cells are undergoing additional analysis.
• As of November 9, 2023, FCA US is aware of zero customer assistance records, zero warranty claims, and eight field reports potentially relating to this issue for all markets with dates of receipt ranging from April 6, 2023, to November 02, 2023.
Part 573 Safety Recall Report 23V-787 Page 3
The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 • As of November 9, 2023, FCA US is not aware of any accidents or injuries potentially relating to this issue for all markets.
• On November 16, 2023, FCA US determined, through the Vehicle Regulations Committee, to conduct a voluntary safety recall of the affected vehicles.
Description of Remedy :
Description of Remedy Program : FCA US will conduct a voluntary safety recall on all affected vehicles.
Remedy will be a software flash on the HV battery pack and if a DTC sets, the pack will be replaced. Customers are advised to refrain from recharging these vehicles and not to park them inside of buildings or structures, or near other vehicles until the vehicle has the final repair completed.
FCA US has a longstanding policy and practice of reimbursing owners who have incurred the cost of repairing a problem that subsequently becomes the subject of a field action. To ensure consistency, FCA US, as part of the owner letter, will request that customers send the original receipt and/or other adequate proof of payment to the company for confirmation of the expense.
How Remedy Component Differs
from Recalled Component :
Remedy will be a software flash and replacement of the HV battery pack if
needed.
Identify How/When Recall Condition
was Corrected in Production :
NR
Recall Schedule :
Description of Recall Schedule : **11/22/2023: FCA US will notify dealers and begin notifying owners on or about 01/11/2024.
Planned Dealer Notification Date : JAN 11, 2024 – JAN 11, 2024
Planned Owner Notification Date : JAN 11, 2024 – JAN 11, 2024
* NR – Not Reported
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11/23/2023
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New Safety Recall Advanced Communication – B9A
FCA US LLC (FCA US) has announced a safety recall on certain 2021-2023 model year (JL) Jeep® Wrangler Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicles (PHEVs).
REASON FOR THIS SAFETY RECALL
Some of the above vehicles may have a High Voltage (HV) battery which may fail internally. The defect has not been identified and the root cause is still being investigated. An internally failed HV battery could lead to a vehicle fire with the ignition on or off. A vehicle fire can result in increased risk of occupant injury and/or injury to persons outside the vehicle, as well as property damage.
Customers are advised to refrain from recharging these vehicles and not to park them inside of buildings or structures, or near other vehicles until the vehicle has the final repair completed.
SERVICE ACTION
FCA US will conduct a voluntary safety recall on all affected vehicles. Remedy will be a software flash on the HV battery pack and if a DTC sets, the pack will be replaced. 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. This recall is estimated to launch in 1st Quarter of 2024.
We ask that you please take the time to ensure that your personnel are aware of this communication and are prepared to execute a customer friendly process for inquiries regarding involved vehicles.
Customer Services Field Operations
FCA US LLC
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11/30/2023
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New Safety Recall Advanced Communication – B9A
FCA US LLC (FCA US) has announced a safety recall on certain 2021-2023 model year (JL) Jeep® Wrangler Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicles (PHEVs).
VINs identified as being involved in this campaign are currently live and searchable. Stop sale is in effect for the above-identified vehicles.
Vehicles impacted by a stop sale are eligible for reimbursement allowance through the Recall Floorplan Reimbursement Policy (RFPRP), which can be requested upon recall claim submission.
REASON FOR THIS SAFETY RECALL
Some of the above vehicles may have a High Voltage (HV) battery which may fail internally. The defect has not been identified and the root cause is still being investigated. An internally failed HV battery could lead to a vehicle fire with the ignition on or off. A vehicle fire can result in increased risk of occupant injury and/or injury to persons outside the vehicle, as well as property damage.
Customers are advised to refrain from recharging these vehicles and not to park them inside of buildings or structures, or near other vehicles until the vehicle has the final repair completed.
SERVICE ACTION
FCA US will conduct a voluntary safety recall on all affected vehicles. Remedy will be a software flash on the HV battery pack and if a DTC sets, the pack will be replaced. 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. This recall is estimated to launch in 1st Quarter of 2024.
We ask that you please take the time to ensure that your personnel are aware of this communication and are prepared to execute a customer friendly process for inquiries regarding involved vehicles.
Customer Services Field Operations
FCA US LLC
IMPORTANT: Some of the involved vehicles may be in dealer new vehicle inventory. Federal law requires you to complete this recall service on these vehicles before retail delivery. Violation of this requirement by a dealer could result in a civil penalty of up to $26,315 per vehicle. Involved vehicles can be determined by using the VIP inquiry process.
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This notice applies to your vehicle,
B9A/NHTSA 23V-787
YOUR SCHEDULING OPTIONS
1. Visit recalls.mopar.com to sign up for email or SMS notifications for when remedy parts become available. You will be asked to provide your Vehicle Identification Number (VIN), provided above.
2. Scan below using your smartphone or tablet to sign up to be notified when remedy parts become available.
3. Wait for FCA US to contact you again, by mail, with a follow-up recall notice when remedy parts are available.
4. Call the FCA Recall Assistance Center at 1-800-853-1403. An agent can sign you up to be notified when remedy parts become available, or answer any other questions you may have.
DEALERSHIP INSTRUCTIONS
Please reference Safety Recall B9A.
IMPORTANT SAFETY RECALL
High Voltage Battery
Dear [Name],
This notice is sent to you in accordance with the National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act.
FCA US LLC, has decided that a defect, which relates to motor vehicle safety, exists in certain [2021-2023 model year (JL) Jeep® Wrangler] Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicles (PHEVs).
WHY DOES MY VEHICLE NEED REPAIRS?
The High Voltage (HV) battery on your vehicle [1] may fail internally. The defect has not been identified and the root cause is still being investigated. An internally failed HV battery could lead to a vehicle fire with the ignition on or off. A vehicle fire can result in increased risk of occupant injury and/or injury to persons outside the vehicle, as well as property damage.
Customers are advised to refrain from recharging these vehicles and not to park them inside of buildings or structures, or near other vehicles until the vehicle has the final repair completed.
HOW DO I RESOLVE THIS IMPORTANT SAFETY ISSUE?
The remedy for this condition is not currently available. We are making every effort to finalize the remedy, and will service your vehicle free of charge (parts and labor) when the remedy is available.
FCA US will contact you again, by mail, with a follow-up recall notice when the remedy is available. Once you receive your follow-up notice, simply contact your Chrysler, Jeep®, Dodge or RAM dealer right away to schedule a service appointment [2]. Additional options for your next steps are included on the left side of this notification. We appreciate your patience.
WHAT IF I ALREADY PAID TO HAVE THIS REPAIR COMPLETED?
If you have already experienced this specific condition and have paid to have it repaired, you may visit www.fcarecallreimbursement.com to submit your reimbursement request online [3]. Once we receive and verify the required documents, reimbursement will be sent to you within 60 days. If you have had previous repairs performed and/or already received reimbursement, you may still need to have the recall repair performed.
We apologize for any inconvenience, but are sincerely concerned about your safety. Thank you for your attention to this important matter.
Customer Assistance/Field Operations
FCA US LLC
VEHICLE PICTURE
[Model Year and Model]
VIN XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX
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QR Code
[1] If you no longer own this vehicle, please help us update our records. Call the FCA Recall Assistance Center at 1-800-853-1403 to update your information.
[2] If your dealer fails or is unable to remedy this defect without charge and within a reasonable time, you may submit a written complaint to the Administrator, National
Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 1200 New Jersey Ave., S.E., Washington, DC 20590, or you can call the toll -free Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236
(TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to safercar.gov.
[3] You can also mail in your original receipts and proof of payment to the following address for reimbursement consideration: FCA Customer Assistance, P.O. Box 21-
8004, Auburn Hills, MI 48321-8007, Attention: Recall Reimbursement.
Note to lessors receiving this recall notice: Federal regulation requires that you forward this recall notice to the lessee within 10 days.
Mr. Mrs. Customer
1234 Main Street
Hometown, MI 48371
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11/30/2023
New Safety Recall Advanced Communication – B9A FCA US LLC (FCA US) has announced a safety recall on certain 2021-2023 model year (JL) Jeep® Wrangler Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicles (PHEVs).
VINs identified as being involved in this campaign are currently live and searchable.
Stop sale is in effect for the above-identified vehicles. Vehicles impacted by a stop sale are eligible for reimbursement allowance through the Recall Floorplan Reimbursement Policy (RFPRP), which can be requested upon recall claim submission.
REASON FOR THIS SAFETY RECALL
Some of the above vehicles may have a High Voltage (HV) battery which may fail internally. The defect has not been identified and the root cause is still being investigated. An internally failed HV battery could lead to a vehicle fire with the ignition on or off. A vehicle fire can result in increased risk of occupant injury and/or injury to persons outside the vehicle, as well as property damage. Customers are advised to refrain from recharging these vehicles and not to park them inside of buildings or structures, or near other vehicles until the vehicle has the final repair completed.
SERVICE ACTION
FCA US will conduct a voluntary safety recall on all affected vehicles. Remedy will be a software flash on the HV battery pack and if a DTC sets, the pack will be replaced. 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. This recall is estimated to launch in 1st Quarter of 2024. We ask that you please take the time to ensure that your personnel are aware of this communication and are prepared to execute a customer friendly process for inquiries regarding involved vehicles. Customer Services Field Operations
FCA US LLC
IMPORTANT: Some of the involved vehicles may be in dealer new vehicle inventory. Federal law requires you to complete this recall service on these vehicles before retail delivery. Violation of this requirement by a dealer could result in a civil penalty of up to $26,315 per vehicle. Involved vehicles can be
g the VIP inquiry process. This notice applies to your vehicle,
[Model Year and Model]
VIN XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX
B9A/NHTSA 23V-787 LOGO VEHICLE PICTURE YOUR SCHEDULING OPTIONS 1. Visit recalls.mopar.com to sign up for email or SMS notifications for when remedy parts become available. You will be asked to provide your Vehicle Identification Number (VIN), provided above. 2. Scan below using your smartphone or tablet to sign up to be notified when remedy parts become available. QR Code 3. Wait for FCA US to contact you again, by mail, with a follow-up recall notice when remedy parts are available. 4. Call the FCA Recall Assistance Center at 1-800-853-1403. An agent can sign you up to be notified when remedy parts become available, or answer any other questions you may have. DEALERSHIP INSTRUCTIONS
Please reference Safety Recall B9A.
IMPORTANT SAFETY RECALL
High Voltage Battery Dear [Name], This notice is sent to you in accordance with the National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act. FCA US LLC, has decided that a defect, which relates to motor vehicle safety, exists in certain [2021-2023 model year (JL) Jeep® Wrangler] Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicles (PHEVs). WHY DOES MY VEHICLE NEED REPAIRS?
The High Voltage (HV) battery on your vehicle [¹] may fail internally. The defect has not been identified and the root cause is still being investigated. An internally failed HV battery could lead to a vehicle fire with the ignition on or off. A vehicle fire can result in increased risk of occupant injury and/or injury to persons outside the vehicle, as well as property damage. Customers are advised to refrain from recharging these vehicles and not to park them inside of buildings or structures, or near other vehicles until the vehicle has the final repair completed. HOW DO I RESOLVE THIS IMPORTANT SAFETY ISSUE?
The remedy for this condition is not currently available. We are making every effort to finalize the remedy, and will service your vehicle free of charge (parts and labor) when the remedy is available. FCA US will contact you again, by mail, with a follow-up recall notice when the remedy is available. Once you receive your follow-up notice, simply contact your Chrysler, Jeep®, Dodge or RAM dealer right away to schedule a service appointment [²]. Additional options for your next steps are included on the left side of this notification. We appreciate your patience. WHAT IF I ALREADY PAID TO HAVE THIS REPAIR COMPLETED?
If you have already experienced this specific condition and have paid to have it repaired, you may visit www.fcarecallreimbursement.com to submit your reimbursement request online [³]. Once we receive and verify the required documents, reimbursement will be sent to you within 60 days. If you have had previous repairs performed and/or already received reimbursement, you may still need to have the recall repair performed. We apologize for any inconvenience, but are sincerely concerned about your safety. Thank you for your attention to this important matter. Customer Assistance/Field Operations
FCA US LLC [1] If you no longer own this vehicle, please help us update our records. Call the FCA Recall Assistance Center at 1-800-853-1403 to update your information.
[2] If your dealer fails or is unable to remedy this defect without charge and within a reasonable time, you may submit a written complaint to the Administrator, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 1200 New Jersey Ave., S.E., Washington, DC 20590, or you can call the toll-free Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to safercar.gov.
[3] You can also mail in your original receipts and proof of payment to the following address for reimbursement consideration: FCA Customer Assistance, P.O. Box 21- 8004, Auburn Hills, MI 48321-8007, Attention: Recall Reimbursement. Note to lessors receiving this recall notice: Federal regulation requires that you forward this recall notice to the lessee within 10 days.
Mr. Mrs. Customer
1234 Main Street
Hometown, MI 48371
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