JEEP WRANGLER 2023: ENGINE

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 22V865000

Make Model Year
JEEP WRANGLER 2023
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2022-12-22 2022-11-23 2022-11-23

Manufacturers Involved: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)

Manufacturer Campaign Number: ZB7

Component: ENGINE

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 62909

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

Chrysler "FCA US, LLC" is recalling certain 2021-2023 Jeep Wrangler 4xe vehicles equipped with 2.0L Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle engines. A loss of communication may cause an engine shutdown.

Consequence

An engine shutdown can cause a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

There is more than one involved component and calibration software. Updating the calibration software in the Transmission Control Module, Hybrid Control Processor and Auxiliary Hybrid Control Processor that changes fail safe from shut down to limp home. Dealers will update the transmission control module software, Hybrid Control Processor and Auxiliary Hybrid Control Processor, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 22, 2022. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall ZB7.

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.