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Chrysler has announced a major recall involving more than 320,000 Jeep plug-in hybrid vehicles due to a potential fire risk linked to faulty high-voltage batteries.

Federal safety officials warn that affected vehicles could catch fire whether parked or driven, prompting the automaker to advise owners to take urgent precautions.

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), the recall affects certain Jeep Wrangler 4xe models from 2020–2025 and Grand Cherokee 4xe models from 2022–2026.

Chrysler, owned by global automaker Stellantis, confirmed that a fix is in development and will be available soon.

In a statement, Stellantis said, "A remedy is imminent and affected customers will be notified when they may schedule service."

According to CBS News, the company also urged owners to avoid charging their vehicles until repairs are completed, explaining that "vehicle risk is reduced when the battery charge level is depleted."

Until the fix is ready, the NHTSA and Chrysler recommend that owners park their vehicles outdoors, away from buildings and other vehicles.

Charging should be stopped immediately to reduce fire risk. The recall notice adds that roughly 5% of the affected vehicles are believed to have the defect.

Chrysler Reports 19 Fires in Jeep Hybrid Recall

Chrysler has received 19 reports of fires possibly linked to the issue and one report of injury, though specific details were not disclosed.

The company and NHTSA continue to investigate the cause of the fires. According to the safety agency, the problem stems from high-voltage battery cells that may have been damaged during production, increasing the chance of overheating and ignition.

Notification letters explaining the recall and safety precautions will be mailed to vehicle owners starting December 2, 2025.

Chrysler will send a second round of letters once the repair is finalized and ready to be performed. Owners can contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403 and reference recall number 68C for more details, AP News reported.

The battery packs were manufactured by Samsung SDI America, based in Auburn Hills, Michigan.

This isn't the first time Chrysler has faced scrutiny over its hybrid systems, but the company says it is acting "out of an abundance of caution" to protect customers.

Owners can also check whether their vehicles are part of the recall by visiting NHTSA.gov/recalls, where Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) for the affected Jeeps will be searchable starting November 6, 2025.