Driving Hazard: Nearly 92,000 Jeep Grand Cherokees Recalled Due to Software Bug
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Chrysler is recalling 91,787 hybrid Jeep Grand Cherokee SUVs from model years 2022-2026 in the US. The reason is a software bug that can lead to a sudden loss of power and an accident without warning.
News of a bug and the discovery of a security issue caused alarm in the automotive industry and left thousands of drivers in a state of uncertainty. UNN reports with reference to Autogear.
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Tens of thousands of Jeep Grand Cherokee hybrids recalled due to risk of sudden power loss.
In September, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) reported a defect in the hybrid control software that could lead to a dangerous loss of power in the Jeep Grand Cherokee while driving.
The defect can "cause the vehicle to crash without warning."
According to official data, 91,787 plug-in hybrid Jeep Grand Cherokee SUVs from the 2022 to 2026 model years were recalled by Chrysler. This recall occurred shortly after another large-scale return. Prior to this, Stellantis (a Dutch multinational automotive corporation formed from the merger of Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) and the French Groupe PSA - ed.) recalled 219,000 Ram and Dodge models.
Recall
General Motors announced the recall of over 23,500 Chevrolet Corvette vehicles from 2023-2025 in the US. The reason for the decision was a recorded fuel leak.