Plug-in hybrid variations of the Dodge Hornet and Alfa Romeo Tonale crossover SUVs are being recalled over conceivable free battery cables that might result in fires.

The 2 comparable crossovers are the primary plug-in fashions from their respective manufacturers, each a part of Stellantis. The Tonale introduced for the 2024 style 12 months with an ordinary plug-in hybrid powertrain. The Hornet introduced as a 2023 style with a standard fuel powertrain, with the Hornet R/T plug-in hybrid following in a while after as a 2024 style.

2024 Dodge Hornet R/T

Within the affected automobiles, the 12-volt battery’s certain cable and/or a top voltage connector cable would possibly not were tightened correctly on the manufacturing facility in Italy. This may “overheat {the electrical} connections and lead to a fireplace whilst parked or riding,” in step with the Nationwide Freeway Visitors Protection Management (NHTSA).

The recall encompasses 4,129 Tonale and a pair of,254 Hornet R/T crossovers, all of that have been constructed between Dec. 13, 2022, and Aug. 23, 2023. After that date, Stellantis started taking measures to handle the issue in manufacturing, in step with the NHTSA.

Sellers will check out and, if vital, tighten the suspect cables at no cost. Within the period in-between, homeowners are instructed to park out of doors and clear of buildings till the recall paintings is done.

2024 Dodge Hornet R/T EPA rankings indexed on window decal

The Tonale and Hornet R/T plug-in hybrids are so new that reliable EPA electric-range and gas-mileage rankings have not been posted on-line via the EPA. Dealership window stickers verify the 33 miles and 29 mpg mixed introduced via Alfa for the Tonale in June. Additionally they divulge the ones EPA rankings raise over to the Hornet R/T, representing will increase of one mile and 1 mpg from Dodge’s earlier estimates.

In a first pressure, we discovered that the Hornet R/T places efficiency first. Our spouse web site Motor Authority discovered that the Tonale is not targeted towards the monitor or for outright velocity. That leaves Dodge in a bizarre marketplace place, till its very flamboyant electrical muscle automotive arrives subsequent 12 months.