Chrysler is recalling 320,065 Jeep Wranglers and Grand Cherokees because the plug-in hybrid SUVs' high-voltage batteries could fail, potentially causing a fire while a vehicle is parked or in motion, according to federal regulators.

The affected vehicles include the Jeep Wrangler 4Xe for model years 2000-2025 and the Grand Cherokee 4Xe from 2022-2026.

Owners should park the vehicles outside and away from structures, and not charge the cars until they are fixed, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) said in a recall notice. The agency said a fix for the issue is currently under development, but didn't specify when it might be available to vehicle owners.

The recall notice said that an estimated 5% of the recall cars may have the defect. Chrysler said it has recei

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