#vehicle-recall

#vehicle-recall

The latest one, regarding the plug-in hybrid Ford Escape and Lincoln Corsair crossovers, is a little more special, though. That's because over 20,000 of them are being recalled in the United States for the second time because the first temporary fix didn't turn out great, so the cars' high-voltage batteries could still catch fire. Worst of all, this second recall still doesn't provide a fix, so owners are left with a huge conundrum.

The recall by Chrysler, issued on Thursday, includes 2022 to 2026 plug-in hybrid electric models of the SUV affecting 91,787 vehicles. The software error within the Jeep's "hybrid control processor may result in a loss of drive power," the NHTSA said. "An unexpected loss of propulsion can cause a vehicle crash without prior warning," according to a safety recall report about the vehicles.

The issue could have devastating consequences in a crash, as it could tear open and fail to protect occupants, raising the risk of serious injury.