Jeep
- Stellantis said it will recall more than 91,000 plug-in hybrid Jeep Cherokee SUVs for potential loss of drive power.
- The recall includes 2022–2026 model Grand Cherokee plug-in hybrid SUVs that have the defective battery pack control module microprocessor causing the issue.
- The automaker is currently working on a fix, and owners will be able to find out whether their vehicle is involved starting on September 11.
Stellantis has filed documents with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) stating that 91,787 Jeep Grand Cherokee SUVs may have a problem that could lead to a loss of drive power. The plug-in hybrid vehicles may have a defect in their onboard software that could malfunction, increasing the risk of a crash, NHTSA said.Stellantis explained that the battery pack control module on some 2022 through 2026 models may be defective. Its microprocessor can become overloaded, causing the module to reset. The company’s statement says: “During some BPCM resets, the Hybrid Control Processor (HCP) incorrectly interprets a signal from the BPCM,” potentially causing loss of drive power. The defective software would have been installed in vehicles produced between July 23, 2021, and August 29, 2025, according to the recall report.While the automaker works on a fix for the issue, owners can begin to find out whether their vehicle is involved by entering their vehicle identification number (VIN) on the NHTSA recalls site starting on September 11. Jeep owners will begin to receive letters about the recall on October 23. The company stated that there have been no accidents or injuries reported so far as a result of this issue.
Source: caranddriver.com
