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

The 2 associated crossovers are the primary plug-in fashions from their respective manufacturers, each a part of Stellantis. The Tonale launched for the 2024 mannequin yr with a typical plug-in hybrid powertrain. The Hornet launched as a 2023 mannequin with a standard gasoline powertrain, with the Hornet R/T plug-in hybrid following shortly after as a 2024 mannequin.

2024 Dodge Hornet R/T

Within the affected autos, the 12-volt battery’s optimistic cable and/or a excessive voltage connector cable could not have been tightened correctly on the manufacturing unit. This may “overheat {the electrical} connections and end in a fireplace whereas parked or driving,” in line with the Nationwide Freeway Visitors Security Administration (NHTSA).

The recall encompasses 4,129 Tonale and a couple of,254 Hornet R/T crossovers, all of which 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 line with the NHTSA.

Sellers will examine and, if crucial, tighten the suspect cables freed from cost. Within the meantime, homeowners are suggested to park outdoors and away from constructions till the recall work is accomplished.

2024 Dodge Hornet R/T EPA scores listed on window sticker

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

In a first drive, we discovered that the Hornet R/T places efficiency first. Our associate web site Motor Authority discovered that the Tonale is not centered towards the observe—or for outright pace. That leaves Dodge in a wierd market place—till its very flamboyant electrical muscle automotive arrives subsequent yr.