Jeep recalls 36,840 Grand Cherokee 4xe plug-in hybrids due to sand contamination in engines, following recent issues with OTA updates and battery fires.

Jeep is recalling 112,859 plug-in hybrid SUVs that might have leftover casting sand in their engine. The recall population is split between 36,840 Grand Cherokee 4xe models built between 2023 and 2025 ...

Stellantis says sand from the casting process that's left inside engine blocks can cause sudden power loss or fires.

It seems that Jeep hybrids can't catch a break lately. After a recall for a spontaneous combustion risk due to battery charging issues, there's a new recall for the internal combustion engine as well.

Jeep recalled 112,859 Wrangler and Grand Cherokee hybrids. The issue, Jeep determined, is that some engines may be contaminated with residual sand from the casting process. The recall is another in a ...