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🧸 Product DE BG HR IE PL SK June 23, 2023

Jeep — Compass 1.5l MHEV, Renegade 1.5l MHEV

Passenger car fitted with a 48V hybrid electric battery.

📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
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Jeep — Compass 1.5l MHEV, Renegade 1.5l MHEV
📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Risk level
Serious risk
Type
Fire
Category
Motor vehicles
Hazard
A production error in the electric battery can harm its function due to penetration of water. This can cause the battery to overheat, creating a risk of fire.
Origin
Italy

⚖️ Actions ordered by authorities

  • ▸ Measures ordered by economic operators (to: Manufacturer) Recall of the product from end users
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Archived (older alert)
This alert was reported 1176 days ago and has been moved from our active feed to the archive. The original safety information still applies — we have no confirmation from the issuing agency that the product is safe again. Refer to the official notice for the current status.
📈 Timeline
117 days in total
May 17, 2026 September 11, 2026
Daily snapshot data starts accumulating once the scheduler runs — for now this is interpolated from the agency's first/last dates.

What is this? Jeep has recalled some Compass and Renegade cars with a 1.5-litre electric battery. A mistake in making the battery lets water get inside. This can make the battery too hot and start a fire.

What's happening? Jeep has fixed the problem by updating the battery software. They will contact owners to arrange the free fix.

Does this affect me? This affects Compass and Renegade cars with the 1.5-litre battery made in Italy. The recall covers Germany, Bulgaria, Croatia, Ireland, Poland, and Slovakia.

What should I do? If you own one of these cars, call a Jeep dealer or your nearest garage to check if your car needs the update.

🤖 This plain-language summary is automatically generated from the official agency notice using AI. It is for general information only — not medical advice. For decisions about your health, always consult a pharmacist or doctor and read the official source linked below.

🔬 Medical / technical details (for professionals)
Brand(s) / product name(s)
Jeep
Agency-published detail

Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Fire · Category: Motor vehicles · Hazard: A production error in the electric battery can harm its function due to penetration of water. This can cause the battery to overheat, creating a risk of fire. · Origin: Italy

First published
June 23, 2023
Last refreshed by us
3 months ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10009479

All information on this page comes from the official agency notice. We translate and summarise it; we don't add or edit facts.

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❓ Frequently asked questions

▸ What is this product recall alert about?
Jeep — Compass 1.5l MHEV, Renegade 1.5l MHEV. Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Fire · Category: Motor vehicles · Hazard: A production error in the electric battery can harm its function due to penetration of water. This can cause the battery to overheat, creating a risk of fire. · Origin: Italy
▸ When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on June 23, 2023 by EU Safety Gate.
▸ Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to the following countries: Germany, Bulgaria, Croatia, Ireland, Poland, and Slovakia.
▸ How serious is this alert?
Serious risk. A serious risk means the product or medicine can cause significant harm. Treat the alert as urgent.
▸ What should I do?
If you have this product at home, stop using it and return it to the point of purchase for a refund. Keep the receipt if you have one — most retailers refund without it for safety recalls.
▸ Where can I find the official notice?
The full official notice is published on ec.europa.eu.

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