Stellantis Recalls More Than 65,000 Plug-In HybridsHearst Owned (Hearst Owned)Stellantis is recalling more than 65,000 vehicles across two separate safety campaigns, one involving a fire risk in certain Chrysler Pacifica Plug-In Hybrid minivans and another affecting Jeep plug-in hybrid SUVs equipped with electric power steering pumps that could overheat. Both recalls involve potential fire hazards, though the underlying causes differ, and owners are being urged to have their vehicles inspected and repaired as soon as parts and software updates become available.Stellantis is recalling 1,076,999 Jeep Wrangler and Jeep Gladiator vehicles because wiring connected to the electric hydraulic power steering pump may overheat and cause a fire, even when the vehicle is parked and turned off.According to documents filed with NHTSA, the recall affects certain 2021-2025 Jeep Wrangler and 2021-2025 Jeep Gladiator models. The defect involves power steering pump wiring that can overheat, creating a fire risk whether the vehicle is being driven or parked with the ignition in the "off" position.2023 Jeep 4xe.Stellantis (Stellantis)Because of the potential fire hazard, Stellantis is advising owners to park their vehicles outside and away from structures until repairs have been completed. To date, Stellantis has identified 72 reported incidents, with 35 having been confirmed to be related to the electrical issue.AdvertisementAdvertisementTo remedy the problem, dealers will inspect the affected components and replace parts as necessary, free of charge. The automaker has not yet announced a final repair procedure for all affected vehicles.Owners can determine whether their vehicle is included in the recall by checking their VIN through the NHTSA recall database or Jeep's recall website.The second recall involves 17,277 Chrysler Pacifica Plug-In Hybrid minivans because a defect in the high-voltage battery pack could increase the risk of a fire, even when the vehicle is parked and turned off.The recall affects certain 2020-2022 Chrysler Pacifica PHEV models equipped with battery packs that may contain cells susceptible to an internal failure. According to NHTSA, the defect can lead to thermal runaway, a chain reaction within the battery that can result in a vehicle fire.2022 Chrysler Pacifica plug-in hybrid.Stellantis (Stellantis)Because fires can occur while the vehicle is parked, Stellantis is advising owners not to charge their vehicles and to park them outdoors and away from structures until repairs have been completed.AdvertisementAdvertisementThe automaker said it is aware of several vehicle fires potentially related to the condition but has received no reports of injuries. The issue was identified through the company's ongoing investigation of battery performance and field reports.To remedy the problem, dealers will install updated battery pack control module software capable of detecting battery abnormalities associated with the defect. Vehicles identified by the software as requiring further action will receive a battery pack replacement at no charge. Stellantis is also extending warranty coverage for certain battery-related conditions identified through the updated monitoring system.Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed beginning June 23. Owners can determine whether their vehicle is included in the recall by checking their VIN through the NHTSA recall database or Chrysler's recall website.