FCA US Voluntarily Recalls Over 1 Million Jeep Gladiators and Wranglers for Wiring Fix After 51 Fires
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration announced the voluntary recall on June 9. FCA US confirmed the action on June 10 and said repairs will begin no later than July.
pymnts.comFCA US is voluntarily recalling 1,076,999 Jeep Gladiator and Wrangler vehicles from model years 2021 through 2025 because of a potential fire risk in the electric hydraulic power steering pump wiring. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration announced the recall in a press release on Tuesday, June 9, 2026. FCA US confirmed the recall to ABC News on Wednesday, June 10, 2026.
NHTSA said the vehicles may have a faulty electrical connection that could cause combustible materials to overheat and catch fire even when the vehicle is turned off. The agency’s investigation linked the issue to 51 fires and one injury. NHTSA advised owners to park recalled vehicles outside and away from other vehicles and buildings until repairs are completed.
Recalled vehicle IDs and license plates will appear on the NHTSA website beginning Thursday, June 11, 2026. FCA US said it will repair or replace the wiring harness and electric hydraulic power steering pump if necessary. Owner notification letters are scheduled to be mailed on July 9, 2026, and the company anticipates a remedy will be available no later than July 2026.
FCA US will notify owners by first-class mail when repair services can be scheduled. com. Owners can also contact the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 888-327-4236.
FCA US anticipates more than 254,000 additional vehicles will be recalled in Canada, Mexico and markets outside North America. FCA US is the company behind the Jeep brand in North America and is part of Stellantis North America.
