Stellantis has said it is recalling an estimated 194,000 plug-in hybrid SUVs to resolve a potential fire risk.

Some 154,032 US market plug-in hybrid SUVs are affected. Additional vehicles are affected in Canada (est. 14,038), Mexico (est. 673) and certain markets outside North America (est. 25,502).

The company said a routine company review of customer data led to an internal investigation that discovered 13 fires. All vehicles were parked and turned off. The company estimates 5% of affected vehicles may have the defect.

The recall affects certain model-year 2020-2024 Jeep Wrangler 4xe and 2022-2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4xe SUVs.

Stellantis said vehicle risk is reduced when the battery charge level is depleted. Accordingly, owners are advised to refrain from recharging. Further, it said that ‘out of an abundance of caution’, the company is also advising owners of these vehicles to park away from structures or other vehicles until the remedy is obtained.

It said a remedy is imminent and affected customers will be notified when they may schedule service.