Stellantis is recalling 2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4xe plug-in hybrid SUVs resulting from a difficulty that would trigger engines to close down whereas driving.

The recall, which encompasses 12,458 probably affected autos within the U.S., addresses a software program points that would trigger a lack of communication between the transmission management module and hybrid management processors, in response to the Nationwide Freeway Visitors Security Administration (NHTSA). This lack of communication could set off a shut down of the gasoline engine, the company stated.

2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee

Stellantis instructed the NHTSA that it’s not conscious of any crashes or accidents associated to this problem, though it did acquired seven buyer help requests, 10 guarantee claims, and 6 discipline studies documenting the situation.

Sellers will set up up to date management software program freed from cost as a treatment. This up to date software program was carried out in manufacturing beginning on Nov. 19, 2022. All 2022-model-year Grand Cherokee plug-in hybrids constructed earlier than that date are included within the recall.

2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4xe

That is the primary recall to this point for the Grand Cherokee 4xe, which debuted as a 2022 mannequin. The Wrangler 4xe, which makes use of an analogous plug-in hybrid powertrain aimed toward maximizing off-road functionality, was additionally beforehand recalled for potential engine shut-downs. This recall, introduced in November 2022, encompassed 62,909 autos from mannequin years 2021-2023.

The Jeep 4xe fashions have confirmed well-liked. The Wrangler 4xe has been the bestseller amongst plug-in hybrids, and just lately obtained a worth lower as a part of a 2024-model-year refresh of the Wrangler lineup. Jeep has stopped stocking non-hybrids within the California emissions states, so for a lot of prospects the 4xe fashions are the one choice for a Grand Cherokee or Wrangler outdoors of a customized order.