Stellantis is recalling more than 1 million Jeep Wrangler SUVs and Gladiator pickup trucks in the United States over a fire risk linked to a faulty electrical connection in the electric hydraulic power steering pump wiring. The defect can cause combustible materials to overheat and ignite even when the vehicle is parked and the ignition is off.
The recall affects 1,076,999 vehicles, which may have an electrical connection issue in the electric hydraulic power steering pump wiring that could cause combustible materials to overheat and potentially catch fire.
Scope of the recall
The recall covers about 787,887 Jeep Wrangler vehicles and about 289,112 Jeep Gladiator vehicles, all from the 2021 through 2025 model years. The recall also covers the Wrangler 4xe plug-in hybrid variant.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration assigned the recall campaign number 26V363000, with a recall date of June 9, 2026. Of the 1,076,999 vehicles involved, an estimated 0.1% of potentially involved vehicles are thought to have the defect, according to NHTSA documents.
Fires documented before recall was filed
This recall was influenced by an investigation NHTSA opened after receiving multiple reports of fires. NHTSA is aware of 51 fires and one injury that are likely due to this issue. Stellantis separately stated it was aware of 72 field reports across all markets that may be tied to the issue, and one injury, a figure also reported by the Detroit News.
FCA US initially investigated fires in Wrangler and Gladiator vehicles between May 2023 and April 2024, closing the inquiry due to low incident frequency, then reopened its internal investigation in August 2024 after an uptick in reports. In September 2024, NHTSA’s Office of Defect Investigations opened a formal investigation (PE24-024) into engine compartment fires on 2021, 2023 Jeep Wrangler and Gladiator vehicles.
In April 2026, FCA US confirmed a loose electrical connection will result in melting of the connection, which could ultimately lead to a vehicle fire. On May 28, 2026, a safety defect was formally determined to exist.
What owners must do now
The electric hydraulic power steering pump wiring may overheat and cause a vehicle fire, even when the vehicle is parked with the ignition in the “Off” position. Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until their vehicle is repaired.
Dealers will inspect and replace affected parts, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed July 9, 2026.
Owners can also contact FCA US customer service at 1-800-853-1403, referencing internal recall number 21D , or search their vehicle identification number at NHTSA’s recall lookup tool.
The Wrangler and Gladiator action follows a string of high-profile SUV and truck safety actions across the industry. Earlier this month, Kia recalled 462,869 Telluride SUVs after a prior seat motor fire fix fell short, and a Ford recall of 179,698 Bronco and Ranger vehicles addressed a loose front seat pivot bolt.
Background and investigation timeline
Through 2025, FCA US and NHTSA exchanged supplemental information, with FCA US conducting vehicle buybacks, part analysis, CT scans, X-rays, and bench testing.
On November 3 and 18, 2025, FCA US and NHTSA met to review respective investigative information. On November 4, 2025, FCA US provided the first of three requested supplemental submissions in investigation PE24-024 covering new incidents after the initial investigation response.
The Wrangler and Gladiator recall follows multiple similar park-outside recall warnings for owners of Jeep’s plug-in hybrid versions of the Wrangler and the Grand Cherokee SUV due to fire risk. Those recalls, which garnered an apology from Jeep’s CEO, were due to a problem with the 4xe vehicles’ hybrid battery.
The latest recall broadens the fire concern to the broader non-hybrid lineup as well. Owners can verify whether their specific vehicle is included by visiting NHTSA’s official recall page and entering their VIN.
