Stellantis recalls 320,000 Jeep models in US on fire risk

Elisabeth Behrmann, Bloomberg News on Nov 4, 2025

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Stellantis NV is recalling just over 320,000 Jeep plug-in hybrids in the U.S. over risk the vehicles’ batteries will catch fire.

High-voltage battery packs in Jeep Wrangler and Grand Cherokee models may have been built with cells susceptible to separator damage, according to a notice posted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s website. Stellantis is advising owners to park their vehicles outside and not charge them until the batteries are fixed.

The manufacturer is working on a remedy, according to its recall report. The vehicles recalled include Wranglers produced from July 2020 through late August of this year, and Grand Cherokees built from July 2021 through mid-October.

A company investigation revealed there had been 19 fires, Jeep said in a separate statement, adding there’s a reduced risk when the battery is depleted.

News of the fire risk comes as Stellantis starts to reap some benefits from measures to regain share in the U.S., its most important market. Shipments have started to pick up in North America after the ailing carmaker worked down inventories and updated its lineup.

Chief Executive Officer Antonio Filosa last month pledged to invest about $13 billion in the U.S. to maintain momentum. He’s unwound moves by his predecessor Carlos Tavares, who cut costs and shifted production and engineering work to lower-cost countries including Mexico during his tenure.

(Updates with additional company comment in fourth paragraph)