Official NHTSA safety recallImmediate safety action

2021 Jeep Wrangler 4xe · Electrical & electronic systems

High voltage battery may fail internally and start a fire

NHTSA campaign 24V720000 lists the 2021 Jeep Wrangler 4xe for a condition in which high voltage battery may fail internally and start a fire.

Covered model years
2021
Evidence level
Official NHTSA safety recall
Source review date
August 2, 2026
Jurisdiction
United States
Record ID
jeep-wrangler-4xe-2021-24v720000

Safety instructions

Do not keep driving when…

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  • Smoke appears from the vehicle or battery area
  • Flames or fire are visible while parked or driving

What the source says

The documented condition

NHTSA lists the 2021 Jeep Wrangler 4xe in safety campaign 24V720000. The official record says: The high voltage battery may fail internally and lead to a vehicle fire while parked or driving. The stated safety consequence is: A vehicle fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury. A make, model and year match does not confirm that a specific VIN is included or that the repair remains open.

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Symptoms and vehicle scope

Words owners may use

  • Wrangler 4xe battery fire
  • Jeep 4xe fire while parked
  • Wrangler 4xe high voltage battery failure
  • Wrangler 4xe electrical system and propulsion system recall
  • NHTSA campaign 24V720000

Symptoms in the record

  • No advance warning is specified in the official record
  • Smoke or fire may appear while the vehicle is parked or driving

Vehicles and limits

  • 2021 Jeep Wrangler 4xe
  • Vehicles included in NHTSA campaign 24V720000
  • VIN confirmation is required

Manufacturer position

What the official procedure directs

This recall is replaced by NHTSA recall number 25V741. Vehicles already repaired under this recall will need to have the new remedy completed. Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures, and not to recharge their vehicles until they are repaired. Dealers will update the high voltage battery pack software and replace the battery pack assembly, if necessary, free of charge. Interim notification letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed October 11, 2024. Owner notification letters were mailed beginning December 2024. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is 95B. Vehicles in this recall that were previously recalled for the same issue under NHTSA Recall 23V-787 will need to have the new remedy performed.

Mileage context

Campaign 24V720000 is based on the recalled vehicle population and VIN, not a published mileage threshold. Mileage alone cannot confirm or exclude it.

Original evidence

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Repair paths and safe checks

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Official repair pathAuthorized dealer or manufacturer service center · VIN check and recall service

Complete recall 24V720000

This recall is replaced by NHTSA recall number 25V741. Vehicles already repaired under this recall will need to have the new remedy completed. Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures, and not to recharge their vehicles until they are repaired. Dealers will update the high voltage battery pack software and replace the battery pack assembly, if necessary, free of charge. Interim notification letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed October 11, 2024. Owner notification letters were mailed beginning December 2024. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is 95B. Vehicles in this recall that were previously recalled for the same issue under NHTSA Recall 23V-787 will need to have the new remedy performed.

Boundary

A year and model match does not confirm VIN eligibility. Do not substitute an owner repair for an open safety recall.

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Boundary

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Record reviewed in the source on August 2, 2026. Confirm the current document and VIN instructions before arranging work.

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