These Jeeps recalled over this battery problem. Check to see if yours is included. Vehicle recalls are a necessary and important safety intervention, which vehicle developers organize with road safety entities such as the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). These recalls range from minor problems that can be fixed ‘over the air’ to more serious problems that pertain to the engine or battery of the vehicle. Addressing these safety concerns as soon as possible is important to guarantee the safety of all road users.
Vehicle recalls guarantee the safety of all road users
Generally, a vehicle recall will be initiated by a vehicle developer before entities such as the NHTSA must get involved. However, recalls can also sometimes only be identified as necessary based on complaints received from drivers submitted to the NHTSA. The NHTSA follows the following steps when it comes to identifying if a vehicle recall is necessary to orchestrate:
- The NHTSA adds complaints pertaining to a vehicle to are added to a database. If it is found that a recurring complaint by vehicle owners with the same model is occurring, the NHTSA will open an investigation.
- Once an investigation is opened, it follows the following phases to investigate if a recall is necessary: Screening, Analysis, Investigation, and Recall Management.
- A recall will then be initiated by either the NHTSA or vehicle manufacturer if the investigation concludes with an outcome that the vehicles of interest pose a significant safety hazard on the road.
When vehicles are recalled, it is up to the developers to cover the associated costs to fix the safety-related defect. Vehicle owners will be sent a notice that their vehicle is part of a recall and directed to bring their vehicle in to their closest dealership to have the issue addressed.
Jeeps recalled over this battery problem
Recently, over 300,00 Jeeps were recalled regarding an identified battery problem across two vehicle models. The concerns pertain to the fact that the high-voltage battery poses a risk of starting a fire due to battery failure:
“In rare circumstances, a battery pack may contain cells with separator damage. Separator damage, combined with other complex interactions within the cells, may lead to a vehicle fire,” reads the 25V-741 NHTSA recall report.
The recall affects the following Jeep vehicle models:
- Grand Cherokee (2022-2026): 91,844 vehicles affected.
- Wrangler (2020-2025): 228,221 vehicles affected.
Vehicle owners are advised to use the NHTSA VIN function on its website to confirm if their vehicle is part of the recall. Official notification letters will be distributed on December 2, 2025. If your vehicle was part of 24V-720 and 23V-787, your vehicle is also included in this recall as it pertains to the same problem from these previous recalls.
A number of Jeeps have been recalled this year
This year alone has seen a number of Jeeps recalled by vehicle developer Stellantis. Affecting Jeep Wagoneer and Grand Wagoneer 2022-2024 models, the developer announced in October a recall regarding an exterior trim problem whereby the quarter window trim pieces risk detaching while driving, posing a significant safety risk on the road for other vehicles.
Additionally, over 24,000 Wrangler 4x plug-in hybrid sport utility vehicle models were recalled over a software error. Owners affected by this vehicle recall will be sent their notification letter between November 25 and 26 of this year. This error pertains to a recent ‘over-the-air’ software update that vehicles received, which can subsequently result in a sudden and unexpected loss of power while the vehicles are in operation, posing a serious risk to vehicle drivers on other road users.
For more information about this recall, you can check the 25V-741 recall from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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