Stellantis tells owners of over 24,000 hybrid minivans to park outdoors due to battery fire risk

Stellantis tells owners of over 24,000 Chrysler Pacifica hybrid minivans to park outside

The company said Thursday that it's recalling certain 2017 through 2021 Chrysler Pacifica plug-in hybrids, mainly in North America. Some are being recalled for a second time. All can still be driven.

Stellantis tells owners of over 24,000 Chrysler hybrid minivans to park outdoors due to battery fire risk

Stellantis is telling owners of more than 24,000 plug-in hybrid minivans to park them outdoors away from buildings, and to stop charging them due to the possibility of battery fires

Stellantis tells owners of over 24,000 hybrid minivans to park outdoors due to battery fire risk

Stellantis is telling owners of more than 24,000 plug-in hybrid minivans to park them outdoors away from buildings, and to stop charging them due to the possibility of battery fires.

Stellantis recalls 24,000 hybrid minivans for fire risks, urges owners to park outside

The company said it is aware of seven incidents that occurred when the vehicles were turned off and some occurred while recharging.

Stellantis US Recalls Plug-In Hybrid Minivans Due to Fire Risks - Stellantis (NYSE:STLA)

Stellantis NV (NYSE:STLA) shares are volatile Thursday. The company announced a significant recall. Here's what you need to know.

Chrysler's parent company Stelantis is recalling about 24,000 plug-in hybrid minivans worldwide due to fire risks, and has urged owners to park vehicles outdoors and away from facilities while they wait for repairs.