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NHTSA Recall 25V741000: Traction battery (electrical system)

Park outside Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 320,068 vehicles. It affects 2 models including the Jeep Grand Cherokee.

320,068
vehicles potentially affected
2
models affected
2025
owners notified (December 17)
NHTSA campaign25V741000
Manufacturer campaign68C
ComponentELECTRICAL SYSTEM › PROPULSION SYSTEM › TRACTION BATTERY
Report receivedOctober 30, 2025
Owner notificationDecember 17, 2025
Initiated byManufacturer

Defect

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2020-2025 Jeep Wrangler 4Xe and 2022-2026 Grand Cherokee 4Xe vehicles. The high voltage battery may fail internally and lead to a vehicle fire while parked or driving.

Safety risk

A vehicle fire can increase the risk of injury.

Remedy

Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures and not to charge their vehicles until the remedy is completed. Dealers will update the high voltage battery software, and replace the high voltage battery, as necessary, free of charge. Some owner notification letters were mailed beginning December 17, 2025. The remaining owner notification letters will be mailed at a later date. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is 68C. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning November 6, 2025. Vehicles that were previously recalled for the same issue under NHTSA Recalls 24V720 and 23V787 will need to have the new remedy performed.

Vehicles covered by recall 25V741000

Make and modelModel years
Jeep Grand Cherokee2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026
Jeep Wrangler2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025

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.