EBY WRANGLER 2023: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY

Make : EBY Model : WRANGLER Year : 2023
Build Dates : 0000-00-00 - 0000-00-00
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 23V303000
Date Owner's Notified: 2023-05-23 Date Received by ODI: 2023-04-27 Date Added to Database: 2023-04-27
Manufacturers Involved: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) (Stellantis)
Manufacturer's Responsible for the Recall:
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 53A
Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY
Potential Number Of Units Affected : 2564
Summary:
      Chrysler "FCA US, LLC" is recalling certain 2022-2023 Jeep Wrangler Plug-In Hybrid Electric vehicles "PHEV". The high voltage "HV" battery pack assembly was built with incorrect fasteners to secure the 200-amp fuse, which can generate excessive heat.
Consequence:
      Excessive heat may cause the fuse to fail and result in a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy:
      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 were mailed May 23, 2023. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is 53A. This recall is an expansion of previous recall 22V-768.
Report Initiator: MFR V Report
Regulation Part Number: Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number:
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.