Stellantis has recalled an estimated 1,076,999 Jeep Wrangler and Gladiator vehicles in the U.S. because a wiring defect could trigger a fire, and owners are being told to keep the vehicles away from buildings and other cars until repairs are ready.
The Jeep recall covers model-year 2021–2025 Wrangler and Gladiator SUVs and trucks, a span that turns a safety notice into a nationwide inconvenience for a very large group of owners. Frank Matyok said the issue can, in rare circumstances, cause combustible materials to overheat and potentially lead to a vehicle fire, which is why FCA US is advising people to park affected vehicles outdoors out of an abundance of caution.
At the center of the problem is wiring for the electric hydraulic power steering pump. Stellantis said the electrical issue could cause nearby materials to overheat and ignite, even as it describes the fire risk as limited to rare circumstances. That warning is the reason the company is asking drivers not to leave the vehicles close to structures or other vehicles before the fix is available.
The recall is not limited to the U.S. It also covers an estimated 106,258 vehicles in Canada, 23,704 in Mexico and 124,297 vehicles in markets outside North America, broadening the scope of a defect that reaches far beyond one market. Stellantis has not yet finalized a repair, but it expects a remedy by July and says affected customers will be notified by first class mail when they can schedule service.
Repairs may include inspection and replacement of the wiring harness and the electric hydraulic power steering pump, but that final step has not been locked down. For owners, the immediate task is simple: park the Jeep away from anything that could burn, then wait for the letter that opens the door to the dealership fix.
