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Stellantis Recalls 320K Hybrids, Lays Off 1,000 Workers

11/7/2025

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Summary

Story summary

Stellantis N.V. recalls over 320,000 Jeep Wrangler 4xe (2020–2025) and Grand Cherokee 4xe (2022–2026) plug-in hybrids in the United States for a fire risk linked to 19 incidents.
Owners should stop charging and park away from structures until repairs are available.
Stellantis recalls about 20,700 vehicles in Canada and 2,600 in Mexico.
Stellantis announced a layoff of over 1,000 employees at its Ohio assembly plant to align inventory with demand.

History

Historical Context

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) mandated stricter vehicle safety standards in 2000 after numerous fire incidents, including a significant recall of 14.4 million Firestone tires linked to Ford Explorers. Stellantis' recent recall of over 320,000 Jeep models due to fire risks underscores ongoing safety challenges in the automotive industry, which has seen over 390 million vehicles recalled in the U.S. since 1966.

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Story summary

Stellantis N.V. recalls over 320,000 Jeep Wrangler 4xe (2020–2025) and Grand Cherokee 4xe (2022–2026) plug-in hybrids in the United States for a fire risk linked to 19 incidents.
Owners should stop charging and park away from structures until repairs are available.
Stellantis recalls about 20,700 vehicles in Canada and 2,600 in Mexico.
Stellantis announced a layoff of over 1,000 employees at its Ohio assembly plant to align inventory with demand.

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