WASHINGTON—Chrysler-parent Stellantis said on Tuesday it is recalling 219,000 Jeep Cherokee SUVs worldwide for fire risks and warned owners to park outside until repairs are made. The recall covers 2014 through 2016 model year Jeep Cherokee vehicles equipped with a power liftgate. An electrical short in the power liftgate module may lead to a vehicle…
Stellantis Recalls Nearly 220,000 Jeep SUVs Over Fire Risk, Says to Park Vehicles Outside
Chrysler-parent Stellantis announced on May 16 a recall of 219,000 Jeep SUVs worldwide over a potential fire hazard involving the power liftgate. The recall covers model years 2014–2016 of Jeep Cherokee SUVs equipped with a power liftgate. An electrical short in the power liftgate module may lead to a vehicle fire with the ignition on…
Global Carmaker Considers Halting All Production in China
Carmaker Stellantis, manufacturer of the Citroën and Peugeot brands, is considering pulling out fully from China, CEO Carlos Tavares said on Monday. “Our strategy anticipates the possibility of geopolitical tensions,” Tavares told reporters at the Paris Motor Show on Oct. 17, according to French public radio station RFI. “There have already been several times where…
2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee Summit Reserve 4xe
This Grand Cherokee 4xe is a plug-in hybrid mid-size SUV that drives the wheels a 2.0L turbo engine assisted by an electric motor. This PHEV powerplant is capable of generating a maximum of 375 horsepower and 295 lb-ft of torque. All models have an 8-speed automatic transmission and four-wheel drive. Topping up at a charging…
2022 Grand Wagoneer Obsidian 4X4
Originally introduced in 1984 and discontinued in 1991, the Grand Wagoneer had been brought back in 2021 for the 2022 model year. This beautiful SUV is built in Warren, Michigan. The 2022 Grand Wagoneer is powered by a 6.4-liter engine mated to an 8-speed automatic transmission with Electronic Range Select (ERS). This brute powertrain produces…
2022 Jeep Wagoneer Series II 4X4
It has been 30 years since Jeep last made a family-hauler called Wagoneer. This new Jeep Wagoneer recognizes that era by presenting this impressive SUV with an all-wheel drive system, plus a mammoth cabin featuring the most beautiful wood paneling throughout the interior. There are several major changes from the former model to the new….
2021 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon 4xe
Jeep’s Wrangler 4xe is powered by a 2.0-liter direct-injection Turbo PHEV engine assisted by electric drive motors and 8P75PREV 8-speed automatic transmission. This first-ever electrified Wrangler will be initially offered in three trim levels: Sahara 4xe, Rubicon 4xe, and High Altitude 4xe. Focus for this column will be on the Rubicon. The gas-electric hybrid Wrangler…
2021 Jeep Cherokee Latitude Lux 4X4
The Jeep Cherokee model line for the 2021 model year includes 8 trim levels starting at the Latitude model. The Latitude Lux trim is positioned in the middle, above the Latitude, Latitude Plus, and Altitude models. Jeep Cherokee Latitude Lux is powered by a 3.2L Pentastar V6 engine with Engine Stop Start (ESS). Sending 271…
Chief of Cherokee Nation Calls for Jeep to Stop Using Name
The head of the Cherokee Nation wants Jeep Cherokee’s to be a thing of the past. Chuck Hoskin Jr. says the tribe would like the line’s name changed. “I’m sure this comes from a place that is well-intended, but it does not honor us by having our name plastered on the side of a car,”…
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