NHTSA initiates recall investigation for Jeep Wrangler vehicles

The National Highway and Traffic Administration (NHTSA) has launched an investigation into Jeep Wrangler vehicles.

Jeep Wrangler is owned by Stellantis, a division of Fiat-Chrysler Automobiles (FCA US LLC).

In the investigation released on July 5, the administration stated that approximately 94,275 of the 2021-2024 Jeep Wrangler 4XE PHEV vehicles experienced a loss of propulsion. The administration released an Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) investigation that identified 68 Vehicle Owner Questionnaire reports for the Jeep Wranglers.

According to NHTSA, the owner typically submits questionnaire reports online by contacting the Vehicle Safety Hotline or completing this online form: https://www.nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem#inde.

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The first recall for Jeep Wrangler occurred 2 years ago

On November 23, 2022, a recall was issued for 62,909 of its 2021-2023 Jeep Wrangler vehicles. In the recall, the automaker stated that the vehicles could experience engine failure due to a loss of communication. When an engine stalls, it can lead to a loss of propulsion power, thereby increasing the risk of a crash, according to the NHTSA recall report.

To fix the problem, the automaker said it will update the transmission control unit software as well as the Hybrid Control and Auxiliary Hybrid Control processors free of charge and that the owner will be notified by December 22, 2022, the report said.

Drivers complain about “vehicle breakdowns”

According to the NHTSA investigation, the complaints concern both deficiencies in repairing the damage after the recall and vehicle defects not included in the 2022 recall.

“An analysis was conducted comparing complaints received prior to the publication of recall 22V-865 with complaints that were not in scope of the recall,” the agency said. “The results show that the current complaint rate is higher for out-of-scope vehicles than for vehicles that were later affected by the recall.”

ODI is opening this recall inquiry to assess the severity of the initial recall for Jeep vehicles not affected by recall 22V-865. The investigation will also include an assessment of the effectiveness of the corrective action.

Vehicles listed in the NHTSA investigation:

Jeep Wrangler 2021-2024
2022-2024 Jeep Wrangler 4XE
2021 Jeep Wrangler

The first recall for Jeep Wrangler occurred 2 years ago

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