Jeep’s first electrified vehicle didn’t go as planned. The brand has recalled 62,909 Wrangler 4xe SUVs due to the 2.0L plug-in hybrid engine unexpectedly shutting off.
Loss of communication can cause the diagnostic system to react and stop the engine, which could lead to an accident if the failure occurs while driving.
This bug affects 2021–2023 Wrangler 4xe variants produced before August 17, 2022, when Jeep began shipping units with updated control software.
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Association (NHTSA), there have been two accidents and one injury that may have been related to this issue, and there have been instances of customer support, warranty claims and field reports. is.
Jeep will service affected Wranglers by updating the hybrid control and transmission processor calibration software.
Owners will be formally notified starting January 12th. NHTSA opened an investigation into the report as of September 2021, but it wasn’t until November of this year that the investigation ended and Jeep’s parent company, Stellantis, launched a voluntary recall.
The ruling won’t be a major setback for Jeep’s electric drive. However, this timing is not ideal.
It comes just a few months after Jeep unveiled its Grand Cherokee and Wrangler Willie PHEV models and previewed its electric SUV, the Avenger.
The Stellantis-owned brand is trying to establish a reputation in the electric-vehicle sector, and the recall does nothing.
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