Stellantis said nearly 3,500 of Jeep’s Grand Cherokee plug-in hybrid models are subject to a recall due to a software error which could lead to a loss of drive power.
“In certain instances, the hybrid control processor (HCP) may misinterpret a signal from the battery pack control module (BPCM),” a spokesperson for Stellantis told CTVNews.ca on Monday. “If this happens, it could result in the propulsion system shutting down without warning and increase the risk of a collision.”
According to the automobile manufacturer, nearly 3,500 of the affected vehicles, which range between the 2022 and 2026 models, have been sold in Canada, along with nearly 1,800 in Mexico and around 5,400 in certain markets outside North America.
No accidents or injuries related to this issue have been reported so far, the spokesperson said.
Last week, the U.S. Department of Transportation announced a recall for 91,787 of the same vehicles sold in the U.S.
“An unexpected loss of propulsion can cause a vehicle crash without prior warning,” the recall notice read.
According to the U.S. Department of Transportation, the issue is suspected to have begun in July 2021, when the affected software was first introduced in the vehicle production and ended when the potentially affected vehicles were maintained in plant control.
“Similar vehicles not included in this recall do not have an HCP or were built after the suspect period,” the U.S. recall notice said.
Customers affected will be advised when they may obtain service provided free of charge, Stellantis said. Customers can contact the company for any further questions or concerns.
