DETROIT– Jeep is recalling more than 194,000 plug-in hybrid SUVs worldwide because they can catch fire when the ignition is turned off.
In addition, Jeep is urging owners not to charge the SUVs and to park them outside and away from structures until they are repaired.
The recall affects the Wrangler four by e from model years 2020 through 2024, as well as the Grand Cherokee four by e from 2022 through 2024. Most of the recalled SUVs are in North America.
Jeep maker Stellantis said a fix is near and affected customers will be notified when they can schedule service. The company says the risk of fire is reduced when the battery is empty.
A routine review of customer records led to an investigation that revealed thirteen fires with two injuries. Stellantis estimates that 5% of SUVs have this problem.
Owners with questions can contact Jeep Customer Service at (800) 853-1403 or stop by www.mopar.com.