Episode 934 – Is Josh Back?

Hybrid Jeep Recall

Stellantis recalls more than 32,000 hybrid Jeep Wrangler SUVs because an electric Jeep was a stupid fucking idea, and they’re sorry…

Actually, it’s because of potential fire risk.

As part of what the company described as a routine review of customer information, Stellantis determined that eight of the hybrid Wranglers had caught fire while they were turned off and parked. Six of the vehicles were being charged when the fires started. The company said it doesn’t believe anyone was hurt in the fires.

The recall covers 2021-2024 models of the Jeep Wrangler 4xe SUVs. All other Wrangler models have been deemed safe by Stellantis, which maintains its U.S. headquarters in Auburn Hills, Michigan.

The SUVs affected by the recall can still be driven until they are fixed, but Stellantis is recommending they be parked away from buildings and not be charged until they can be repaired. The fixes involve either resetting or updating the software or replacing the vehicle’s battery pack.

Stellantis plans to contact the owners of the SUVs that need to be fixed.  I guess that means that 4xe owners will have to bravely answer that weird 888 number and let the telemarketer know that YES you want a warranty for their fire-hazard vehicle.

Black Friday Jeep Stuff!

ExtremeTerrain 30%

Quadratec “Unbeatable” I first read “Unpredictable” discounts.

JCR Offroad 15% Off Everything

Motobilt up to 40% off sitewide

KC Hilites 15% across their site

Metalcloak 10% and free shipping storewide

Did you buy anything for black Friday?  How much did you save?

Do you buy something you want, or need, and wait for a big sale?

Motobilt did 40% of 2022 Black Friday as well.

Newbie Nuggets with Wendy

Have you ever driven with no moon?  It’s amazing to use your driving skills and let your Jeep do what it does, Wheel!! Love the dark

Best sky up here in Big Bear – Holcomb Valley – no light pollution, it was just perfect.

 

Fabrication Freezy, with Larry, JeepingMo with Christmas coming quickly. We always need gift ideas.

If I gave you $1000 what would you buy for your Jeep?

The JTS team gives some ideas. Some of my things are.

New Bract seat covers $420

Rubicon hood.   $550

Quadratec tank skid $412

Sunrider $837

Must-Have Stuff Pick-of-the-Week for your Jeep!

VEVOR 1/2″ Drive Impact Socket Set, 9 Piece Deep Socket Set Metric 29-38mm, 6 Point Cr-Mo Alloy Steel 38.99

½” 29mm to 38mm deep socket set.

Jeep Gladiator Dana 44 axle shaft nut is 36mm

Over the years I have had to purchase sockets for the Dana 30 on the XJ, one for my daughter’s Honda, and another one for long arms that I bought for the XJ.  Most recently I spent $10 for a 38mm so I could repair our 12-year-old washing machine!