Stellantis recalls Jeep Cherokee SUVs over faulty speedometers

Stellantis recalls Jeep Cherokee SUVs over faulty speedometers

December 3, 2024 Bojan Popic

Auburn Hills, MI  – December 3, 2024 – Stellantis (NYSE:STLA), which owns the Jeep brand, has recalled 7,198 SUVs over inaccurate speedometers that may cause the driver to exceed speed limits, increasing the risk of a crash and injury. 

The following models are affected: 

  • 2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee
  • 2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee L

Recall summary  

In affected SUVs, the speedometer may show incorrect speed due to a software error.  

Recall risks

The driver may drive faster than intended and break speed limits, which ups the risk of a crash and injury.   

Other Jeep recalls

Earlier this month, Stellantis recalled Jeep Grand Cherokee and Dodge Durango SUVs over an issue that may reduce their stability or cause a vehicle rollaway.  

Jeep is currently being investigated by the U.S. government over a fire-related fatality caused by a vehicle fire, as reported.   

The repair

Dealers will update the instrument panel cluster software free of charge. 

Owners should be notified by December 17, 2024. 

Is your vehicle a part of this recall?

This Jeep speedometer recall affects more than 7,000 Grand Cherokee SUVs. To do a Jeep recall check and see if yours is one of them, please use MotorSafety’s free vehicle lookup tool. 

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Stellantis recalls SUVs over reduced stability, rollaway risk

Stellantis recalls SUVs over reduced stability, rollaway risk

November 23, 2024 Bojan Popic ,

Auburn Hills, MI – November 23, 2024 – Stellantis (NYSE:STLA), which owns Jeep and Dodge brands, is recalling 206,502 SUVs over an issue that may reduce their stability or cause them to roll away. Both scenarios up the risk of a crash and injury.

The recall comes on the back of hundreds of warranty claims and two previous recalls which failed to address the issue.

The following models are affected:

  • 2018 – 2019 Jeep Grand Cherokee
  • 2018 – 2019 Dodge Durango

Recall summary

The brakes in these SUVs are operated by the anti-lock brakes (ABS) module, which also controls the electronic stability control (ESC) system.

In the affected vehicles, false readings from the brake pressure sensor may cause the ABS and ESC to malfunction, making the car harder to handle. The car can also be shifted out of Park even when the brake pedal is not pressed.

Warning signs

The ABS and ESC warning lights – as well as a red brake indicator – may illuminate on the dashboard. In addition, the brake light may come on even when the brakes are not applied.

Recall risks

The vehicle may become less stable on slippery roads or during sudden maneuvers, while the erroneously illuminated brake lights may confuse other drivers.

Additionally, if the car is accidentally shifted out of Park, the vehicle may roll away and crash into surrounding objects or pedestrians.

All of these defects up the risk of a crash and injury.

Background of the recall

The cars and some of the ABS modules were recalled in 2022 and 2023. Earlier this year, it turned out that not only the remedies failed to address the defect but that the vehicles also presented additional issues.

The present recall comes on the back of over 500 warranty claims. No accidents have been reported.

Other Jeep recalls

In October 2024, Stellantis recalled over 154,000 Jeeps due to the risk of fire, as reported.

The carmaker is also currently being investigated by the U.S. government over allegations of Jeeps catching fire due to a different issue, also as reported.

The repair

Stellantis is currently working on a solution for this problem, and once the repair is available, it will be free of charge.

The owners should receive notification by December 5, 2024.

Is your vehicle a part of this recall?

More than 200,000 SUVs are affected by this Jeep rollaway recall. To do a Jeep or Dodge recall check and see if yours is one of them, please use MotorSafety’s free vehicle lookup tool.

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Stellantis issues second Jeep fire recall, tells owners to park away from structures

Stellantis issues second Jeep fire recall, tells owners to park away from structures

October 19, 2024 Bojan Popic

Auburn Hills, MI  – October 19, 2024 – Stellantis (NYSE:STLA), which owns the Jeep brand, is recalling 154,032 hybrid SUVs that may catch fire while driving or when parked and turned off. This greatly ups the risk of a crash and injury.

The recall comes on the back of multiple fires and two injuries and serves as an expansion and replacement of another one conducted in December 2023 for the same issue.

The following models are affected:

  • 2020 – 2024 Jeep Wrangler
  • 2022 – 2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee

Recall summary  

The listed models are hybrids, meaning they have an electric motor that works together with a conventional gasoline engine. The high-voltage battery – which stores electricity for the motor – has damaged cells which can cause it to catch fire.

Recall risks

All risks posed by a vehicle fire are described in this article.

Safety tips

Owners are advised “not to recharge their vehicles, and to park outside and away from structures” until the repairs are performed. 

Previous Jeep Wrangler fire recall

A subset of the affected vehicles was recalled in December 2023 for the same issue, as reported. The provided software update, however, turned out to be insufficient.

As such, the present recall comes on the back of multiple fires, as well as at least two injuries.

Other Jeep recalls and investigations

Jeep is currently being investigated by the U.S. government over a series of underhood fires, one of which resulted in a fatality. 

On a separate note, some of these Wranglers could have been affected by a recent recall caused by blank instrument clusters. 

The repair

Dealers will once again update the software that controls the high-voltage battery and replace the battery itself if needed. The repair wil be free of charge.  

Owners should receive notifications between October 17, 2024, and October 29, 2024. 

Is your vehicle a part of this recall?

This Jeep fire recall affects more than 154,000 hybrid SUVs. To do a Jeep recall check and see if yours is one of them, please use MotorSafety’s free vehicle lookup tool. 

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US government investigates Stellantis on back of fire-related fatality

US government investigates Stellantis on back of fire-related fatality

October 2, 2024 Bojan Popic

Washington, D.C. – October 2, 2024 – The U.S. government auto safety regulator is investigating Stellantis (NYSE:STLA) over allegations of Jeeps bursting into flames, even with the vehicle being turned off. 

The investigation comes on the back of a fatality and could lead to a recall of roughly 780,000 SUVs and pickups. 

The following models would be affected:

  • 2021 – 2023  Jeep Wrangler
  • 2021 – 2023  Jeep Gladiator 

Investigation summary  

The regulator, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), opened a preliminary investigation on September 6, 2024, following a fatal accident, which happened as a result of a vehicle fire, as reported. 

Aside from that, eight more fires have been reported. A power steering pump – located on the passenger side of the engine compartment, which is where most fires originated – have been identified as the possible culprit.

Risks and safety tips 

All risks posed by vehicle fire, as well as what to do if it happens to you can be found in this article.  

“Burned to the ground”

Many complaints mentioned the vehicle catching on fire out of the blue while driving or parked.  In one case, the fire occurred six hours after the car was parked and turned off. In another case, the car spontaneously “burned to the ground while parked next to [the] house.”  

Other Jeep recalls

The U.S. government is currently investigating Jeep over alleged power loss, as reported.

In December 2023, hybrid Wranglers were recalled over faulty batteries that would overheat, potentially causing a fire, also as reported.     

Is your vehicle part of a recall?

This investigation could lead to a Jeep fire recall, affecting more than a quarter of a million SUVs and trucks. To do a Jeep recall check and see if your vehicle might be a part of it, please use MotorSafety’s free vehicle lookup tool.

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Jeep recalls Wranglers, Gladiators over blank instrument clusters

Jeep recalls Wranglers, Gladiators over blank instrument clusters

September 21, 2024 Bojan Popic

Auburn Hills, MI – September 21, 2024 – Stellantis (NYSE:STLA), which owns the Jeep brand, is recalling 32,863 SUVs and pickups, whose instrument clusters may go blank. This can distract the driver and deprive him of “critical safety information,” upping the risk of a crash and injury.

The following models are affected by the issue: 

  • 2020 – 2024 Jeep Gladiator
  • 2018 – 2024 Jeep Wrangler

Recall summary  

The dashboard in the affected vehicles may suddenly go blank, leaving the driver without vital information, such as speed and turn signals’ status. The driver will not be able to get the cluster working after failure.

Recall risks

The defect augments the risk of a crash and injury.

Other Jeep recalls

In March 2024, close to 200,000 Jeeps – including the 2024 Wrangler – were recalled due to issues with the windshield defrosting system, as reported.

In December 2023, over 32,000 Jeep Wrangler hybrid SUVs were recalled over a battery issue that may have resulted in a vehicle fire.

The repair

Dealers will replace the faulty instrument clusters with upgraded ones free of charge. 

Owners should receive notifications by mail on October 3, 2024. 

Is your vehicle a part of this recall?

Close to 33,000 SUVs and pickups are affected by this Jeep blank instrument cluster recall. To do a Jeep recall check and see if yours is one of them, please use MotorSafety’s free vehicle lookup tool. 

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US government investigates Stellantis over SUVs’ power loss

US government investigates Stellantis over SUVs’ power loss

August 13, 2024 Bojan Popic ,

Washington, D.C. – August 13, 2024 – The U.S. government’s auto safety regulator is investigating Stellantis (NYSE:STLA), which owns the Jeep brand, over allegations that their hybrid SUVs may lose power.

If the investigation leads to a recall, it could affect 94,275 vehicles, including: 

  •  2021 – 2024 Jeep Wrangler 
  •  2022 – 2024 Jeep Wrangler 4xe 
  •  2021 Jeep Wrangler PHEV

Some of these vehicles were already recalled over the same issue in December 2022. 

Investigation summary  

The regulator, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), opened an investigation on July 5, 2024, following 68 complaints of vehicles suddenly shutting down.

Background of the investigation 

The 2021 Jeep Wrangler PHEV was already recalled for this issue in December 2022, as reported. 

However, following the recall, NHTSA received complaints concerning the remedied cars and ones that were not part of the original recall but experienced the same issue.

The investigation was thus opened to both to assess the effectiveness of the previous recall,  as well as to determine whether other models are also affected. 

Risks

A vehicle that stalls is difficult to control. This increases the risk of a crash and injury.

Other Jeep recalls

In March 2024, Stellantis recalled Jeep Wrangler and  Grand Cherokee hybrids over reduced visibility, as reported.

In May 2024, over 12,000 Jeep Cherokees were recalled due to faulty turn signals, also as reported.

Is your vehicle part of a recall?

This investigation may eventually lead to a Jeep stall recall, affecting almost 95,000 hybrid SUVs. To do a Jeep recall check and see if your car might be a part of it, please use MotorSafety’s free vehicle lookup tool.

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Stellantis recalls SUVs over disengaging turn signals

Stellantis recalls SUVs over disengaging turn signals

May 9, 2024 Bojan Popic

Auburn Hills, MI – May 9, 2024 – Stellantis (NYSE:STLA), which owns the Jeep brand, is recalling 12,221 2022 Jeep Cherokee SUVs whose turn signals may disengage immediately after being turned on.

The defect augments the risk of an accident.

Recall summary

Turn signals on cars “self-cancel” after the driver returns the steering wheel to the central position. In the affected SUVs, the mechanism that ensures that was not built correctly, causing the turn signal to disengage as soon as the driver releases the stalk.  

Recall risks

With turn signals not operating, other motorists may not be aware of the driver’s intentions, which increases the risk of a crash and injury.       

Other Jeep recalls

Some of these SUVs may have been affected by a July 2023 recall caused by the loss of stability, as reported.

More recently, in May 2024, Jeep recalled hybrid Wranglers and Grand Cherokees over an issue with the windshield defrosting system, also as reported.

The repair

Dealers will replace the steering column control module free of charge. 

Owners will be notified on May 17, 2024.    

Is your vehicle a part of this recall?

Over 12,000 Cherokee SUVs are affected by this Jeep turn signal recall. To do a Jeep recall check and see if yours is one of them, please use MotorSafety’s free vehicle lookup tool.

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Stellantis recalls Jeep Grand Cherokee, Wrangler over reduced visibility

Stellantis recalls Jeep Grand Cherokee, Wrangler over reduced visibility

March 4, 2024 Joseph Estabillo

Auburn Hills, MI  – March 4, 2024 – Stellantis (NYSE:STLA), which owns the Jeep brand, is recalling 199,143 plug-in hybrid vehicles (PHEVs) due to an issue with the windshield defrosting system, which may up the risk of a crash. 

The following models are affected by this recall: 

  • 2022 – 2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee 
  • 2021 – 2024 Jeep Wrangler

Recall summary  

Jeep PHEVs are controlled by a computer called the hybrid control processor (HCP) that receives inputs such as speed, and uses them to “manage the system energy” and control vehicles’ drivability. 

In the affected vehicles, an HCP software error may cause the windshield defrosting/defogging system to malfunction.   

Recall risks

The defect can reduce visibility when the vehicle is being driven in rain or snow, increasing the risk of a crash and injury. 

Other Stellantis recalls

The 2022–2023 Jeep Wrangler was part of 6,298 vehicles recalled in October 2023, over issues with the rearview camera and reverse lights, as reported.

In December 2023, Stellantis also recalled 32,136 2021–2023 Jeep Wrangler hybrids because of an increased risk of fire.

The repair

Dealers will update the HCP software free of charge. Stellantis will reimburse owners who paid for their own repairs free of charge.

Owners will receive letters with more information on April 5, 2024. 

Is your vehicle a part of this recall?

Almost 200,00 SUVs are affected by this Jeep windshield defroster recall. To do a Jeep recall check and see if yours is one of them, please use MotorSafety’s free vehicle lookup tool.

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Stellantis recalls hybrid SUVs over fire risk, owners to park away from structures

Stellantis recalls hybrid SUVs over fire risk, owners to park away from structures 

December 28, 2023 Bojan Popic

Auburn Hills, MI  – December 28, 2023 – Stellantis (NYSE: STLA), which owns the Jeep brand, has recalled 32,125 hybrid 2021-2023 Jeep Wrangler SUVs that may catch fire “with the ignition on or off.”

A fire greatly increases the risk of a crash and injury.

The recall comes on the back of several reports of fires.

Recall summary  

Besides a conventional gasoline engine, hybrid vehicles have an electric motor with a high-voltage battery. In the affected SUVs, the battery pack could – for currently unknown reasons – fail and consequently catch fire. 

Recall risks

A vehicle fire, regardless of whether it happens while driving or parked, poses a serious safety concern with a wide range of potential hazards, including injury and property damage. 

The recall comes on the heels of eight fires. Luckily, no injuries or accidents have taken place.

Safety tips

Owners are advised “not to recharge their vehicles, and to park outside and away from structures” until the repairs are performed. 

The repair

Dealers will update the software that controls the high-voltage battery or replace the battery if necessary.

The repair will be free of charge. 

Owners will receive letters with more information by January 11, 2024. 

Other Jeep recalls

Over 6,000 Jeep Wranglers and Gladiators were recalled in October 2023 because their rearview cameras and reverse lights did not work properly, as reported.

More recently, Stellantis recalled close to 100,000 Wagoner SUVs over a problem with the third-row seat belt buckles, also as reported.

Is your vehicle a part of this recall?

More than 30,000 hybrid SUVs are affected by this battery-fire Jeep recall. To do a Jeep recall check and see if yours is one of them, please use MotorSafety’s free vehicle lookup tool. 

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Stellantis recalls new Jeep Wagoneer SUVs over ‘defective’ seat belts

Stellantis recalls new Jeep Wagoneer SUVs over ‘defective’ seat belts  

November 7, 2023 Joseph Estabillo ,

Auburn Hills, MI  – November 7, 2023 – Stellantis (NYSE:STLA), which owns the Jeep brand, is recalling 97,066 vehicles over a problem with the third-row seat belt buckles. This increases the risk of a crash and injury. 

The supplier behind the recall is also the culprit of multiple other recalls related to seat belts.

The following vehicles are affected: 

  • 2022 – 2024 Jeep Grand Wagoneer 
  • 2022 – 2024 Jeep Wagoneer

Recall summary  

In the affected models, the buckle for the third-row seat belts may be damaged or otherwise inaccessible. This means that third-row occupants may be unable to use the seat belts.    

Recall risks

Failure to use the seat belt while the vehicle is in motion ups the risk of injury to occupants in the event of a crash. 

Background of the recall

The supplier behind this recall is a Swedish-American parts manufacturer Autoliv, which was also recently implicated in a series of recalls related to faulty child seat locking mechanism, as reported.

It was also behind a recent Rivian recall caused by a faulty passenger seat belt that could prevent the airbag from being deployed.

Other Stellantis recalls

In August 2023, Jeep also recalled Wagoneer and Grand Wagoneer models over a problem with the side curtain airbags, which could fail to deploy in the event of a crash.   

In October 2023, Jeep issued a recall for the Gladiator and Wrangler models because of issues with the reverse camera and reverse lights.  

The repair

Dealers will inspect and replace the seat belt buckle on the affected models, where necessary. Stellantis will reimburse owners who paid for their own repairs prior to the recall.

Owners should be notified by December 15, 2023. 

Is your vehicle a part of this recall?

More than 97,000 SUVs are affected by this Jeep seat belt buckle recall. To do a Jeep recall check and see if yours is one of them, please use MotorSafety’s free vehicle lookup tool.

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