Jun 10, 2026
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Add us on GoogleStellantis is warning owners of some Jeep Wrangler and Gladiator models that an electrical issue in their vehicles could spark a fire — even when they’re turned off.
As a result, the automaker says, owners of the more than one million affected vehicles should avoid parking in their garage and keep their Jeeps outside and away from structures at all times.
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The recall applies to just shy of 1.1 million Wranglers and Gladiators from the model years 2021 to 2025. Vehicles that are included in the recall could have an electrical issue involving the wiring for the electric hydraulic power steering pump, which could cause nearby materials to overheat and potentially ignite.
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That could occur even when the vehicle is parked and the ignition is in the off position, says the recall from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
Owners reportedly began receiving letters of notification on July 9, and they’ll also be able to check if their Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) is included in the recall on the NHTSA website on June 11.
Second major recall in a week
The recall of the Wranglers and Gladiators comes just days after Ford issued a “Do Not Drive” warning to owners of select Bronco Sport and Maverick vehicles on concerns about the suspension assembly. Some 4,653 Bronco Sport and Maverick vehicles from the 2021 to 2026 model years are impacted by that advisory.
The automaker says it is “working closely with dealers to provide customers with complimentary towing of their vehicles for inspection and repair as needed.”
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A Jeep fix is in the works
Stellantis will inspect and repair the affected vehicles free of charge. As of right now, though, the company has not determined exactly what it needs to do to complete those repairs. The NHTSA recall says the automaker has not yet supplied a remedy, which would specify which parts will be repaired or replaced as part of the work.
The company investigated reports of fires in certain models between May 2023 and April 2024. The investigation was closed at that time because of a low occurrence rate and it was judged not to pose an unreasonable risk. Later that year, the investigation was reopened.
It took a while for the manufacturer and the NHTSA to duplicate the failure and find the root cause. Stellantis did not discover the issue with the loose connection until April of this year.
The company says it is not aware of any accidents related to this issue and has identified one potential injury.
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Chris Morris is a veteran journalist with more than 35 years of experience at many of the internet's biggest news outlets. In addition to his activities as a writer, reporter and editor, Chris is also a frequent panel moderator and speaker at major conferences, including CES and South by Southwest.
