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Chrysler Issues Major Recall for Plug-In Hybrid Jeeps Over Fire Concerns

The logo for Chrysler is seen on a screen at the New York International Auto Show April 8, 2009 in New York. AFP PHOTO/Stan Honda

Chrysler has announced a major recall involving more than 320,000 Jeep plug-in hybrid vehicles due to a potential fire risk linked to faulty high-voltage batteries.

Federal safety officials warn that affected vehicles could catch fire whether parked or driven, prompting the automaker to advise owners to take urgent precautions.

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