NHTSA Complaint #11701608 — 2024 JEEP WRANGLER

I am writing to formally raise a critical safety and contract breach complaint regarding my leased Jeep Wrangler EV, which is subject to recalls 68C and 78C. These recalls involve severe safety defects that pose an immediate risk of catastrophic battery fire (recall 68C) and dangerous engine failure with possible fire (recall 78C). Both defects create a clear and present danger to my personal safety, the safety of others, and property. Jeep has admitted in official communications that there is currently no available remedy to fix these life-threatening issues. The absence of a remedy means I am being forced to operate or keep a vehicle that is unsafe under the law and industry safety standards. This is not a simple inconvenience or minor defect but a fundamental vehicle safety failure. Additionally, I have been instructed not to use essential vehicle functions, such as charging the battery or parking indoors, in order to mitigate fire risk. This directive is wholly unacceptable and unreasonable. I leased this vehicle specifically for its electric and plug-in hybrid capabilities. Being told not to charge the vehicle or use it normally effectively denies me the primary functions of the car, violating the implied warranty of merchantability and my lease agreement. Continuing to require me to use an unsafe vehicle without a fix is a breach of contract and a violation of consumer rights and safety laws. Jeep and the leasing company are legally obligated to promptly provide a safe remedy or resolution which they are not able to do. Due to the severe and unremedied safety risks, I demand that NHTSA take immediate enforcement action requiring manufacturers and leasing companies to terminate affected leases and refund all payments to owners. Owners should not be forced to use or retain unsafe vehicles lacking any fix. Prompt regulatory intervention is imperative to protect public safety. Please help to hold jeep accountable and force termination and full refunds.