Chrysler (FCA US) – Unsecured Fuse inside High Voltage Battery

Chrysler (FCA US) 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.


Affected models:

Report Received Date 20230427
NHTSA ID 23V303000
Consequence Summary Excessive heat may cause the fuse to fail and result in a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action 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.
Recall Code 53A
Potentially Affected 2564
Fire Risk When Parked No
Do Not Drive No
Recall Link Go to Recall (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=23V303000)

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