Mopar Hybrid Battery Pack: Electrical System recall

What's wrong

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain Mopar Hybrid Service Kit Battery Packs, 400V, with part number 68488244AA. When installed into a vehicle, the high voltage battery may fail internally and result in a fire while parked or driving.

Why it matters

A vehicle fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.

The fix

Owners are advised not to recharge their vehicles, and to park outside and away from structures, until they are repaired. Dealers will repurchase the high voltage battery pack, free of charge. Owner notification letters will not be mailed, as all units are outside of the United States. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is C1A.

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.