Stellantis, the parent company of Chrysler, has issued a recall for 91,000 Jeep Grand Cherokee hybrid models in the United States due to a software malfunction that could cause a sudden loss of driving power. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) confirmed the recall, which affects model years 2022 through 2026.
The defect involves an overloading of the battery pack control module microprocessor, leading to potential resets that may disrupt communication between the hybrid control processor and the battery system. This could result in an unexpected loss of propulsion, posing a risk of crash without warning. Of the 91,787 affected vehicles, only approximately 918 are believed to have the issue, according to NHTSA data.
The automaker is developing a remedy, with affected owners set to receive notification by October 23. Stellantis has not yet commented on the recall. Vehicles outside the affected timeframe either lack the hybrid control processor or were manufactured after the defect period.