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NHTSA Recall 22V865000: Engine

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 62,909 vehicles. It affects 2021–2023 Jeep Wrangler.

62,909
vehicles potentially affected
1
model affected
2022
owners notified (December 22)
NHTSA campaign22V865000
Manufacturer campaignZB7
ComponentENGINE
Report receivedNovember 23, 2022
Owner notificationDecember 22, 2022
Initiated byManufacturer

Defect

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Jeep Wrangler 4xe vehicles equipped with 2.0L Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle engines. A loss of communication may cause an engine shutdown.

Safety risk

An engine shutdown can cause a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

There is more than one involved component and calibration software. Updating the calibration software in the Transmission Control Module, Hybrid Control Processor and Auxiliary Hybrid Control Processor that changes fail safe from shut down to limp home. Dealers will update the transmission control module software, Hybrid Control Processor and Auxiliary Hybrid Control Processor, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 22, 2022. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall ZB7.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Vehicles covered by recall 22V865000

Make and modelModel years
Jeep Wrangler2021, 2022, 2023

Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.