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A recent class-action lawsuit claiming Jeep Wrangler vehicles may have a serious battery defect.
History Behind the Class Action
Thomas Teger through California federal court has filed a class action lawsuit after the US-manufactured Jeep Wrangler hybrid has a defective battery system. The design of the battery makes it “unreasonably dangerous” and a safety risk outlined in the 114-page document. This is after claims of danger to the plaintiff’s health, endangering him and other vehicle occupants.
The plaintiff was chosen to represent a California subclass and nationwide class action for anyone current or a former owner of the affected model and model years. This encompasses current or previous lessees too.
Last November, FCA issued instructions on parking away from structures after a fire risk from affected Jeep Wrangler 4xe battery faults. Teger also claims in the class action that owners have not been given a fix or any form of solution to this defect since the announcement.
The lawsuit also claims that the conglomerate automaker breaches the Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act, California’s Unfair Business Practices Act, and Song-Beverly Act for providing vehicles not in good faith or fair dealing.
Plaintiffs’ counsel is also asking for a jury trial and seeks an injunction, along with various types of damages—actual, general, special, incidental, statutory, compensatory, and consequential—for himself and all members of the class.
Which Models Are Affected?
If you drive or have owned or leased a 2021-2023 Jeep Wrangler 4xe Plug-In Hybrid, your model may be affected. This lawsuit follows a similar class action earlier this year after the same 4xe Plug-In Hybrid had claims of a faulty propulsion system that may cause fires and vehicle explosions.
What Owners Need to Do Next
Those who are interested can follow the lawsuit filed under Teger, et al. v. FCA US, LLC, Case No. 2:24-cv-04570, in the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California.
Whilst FCA has not issued a fix for the claimed battery fault, they have instructed owners to continue to park a “safe” distance away from structures to avoid potential fire risks.
How Jeep Owners Can Take Back Control
While owners have opened class actions, many continue to be unhappy with the solutions provided by automakers. These problems have the potential to escalate into further action, just like this – underlining the importance of protecting consumer rights.
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