Full Breakdown
Stellantis Recalls Over 1 Million Jeep Wrangler and Gladiator Vehicles Over Fire Hazard
6/10/2026, 1:23:39 AM
Recall
Stellantis, via FCA US, issued a safety recall on June 9, 2026 for 2021-2025 Jeep Wrangler and Gladiator models. The recall covers 1,076,999 U.S. vehicles and 254,000 units in Canada, Mexico and other markets—about 1.33 million worldwide. An electrical-connection defect in the electric-hydraulic power-steering pump wiring can overheat and ignite nearby materials even with the ignition off. Dealers will inspect and replace the pump or wiring at no charge, and owners must park the vehicles outdoors, away from structures, until repaired.
Investigation
The recall follows an NHTSA investigation that recorded 51 fire reports and one injury linked to the steering-pump wiring. An earlier 2023 probe was closed after Stellantis deemed the issue low-risk, but it reopened in 2024 as incidents rose.
Scope
U.S. data show 787,887 Wranglers and 289,112 Gladiators; the recall covers about 1.33 million vehicles (?1.08 million U.S., 106,258 Canada, 23,704 Mexico, 124,297 other markets). NHTSA estimates the defect affects roughly 0.1 % of the fleet. Service logs record 63 customer-assistance cases, 72 field reports (35 confirmed) and 12 other entries.
Official Response
Stellantis said the recall is being issued as a precaution and that the company is accelerating the development of a fix, targeting a solution by July. NHTSA urged owners to keep the vehicles outside, offering a VIN lookup tool and a safety hotline (888-327-4236).
Conflicts
Sources differ on the U.S. count—some cite 1,076,999 units, others 1,076,699 or round to 1.08 million. Global totals range from 1.3 million to 1.33 million. Repair-timeline reports vary, with some outlets saying “by July” and others specifying “July 2026.”
Quotes
- “May have an electrical connection issue in the electric hydraulic power steering pump wiring. In rare circumstances, this may cause combustible materials to overheat, potentially leading to a vehicle fire.” — Stellantis spokesperson, CBS News
- “Out of an abundance of caution, (Stellantis is) taking this action and advising owners of these vehicles to park away from structures or other vehicles until the remedy is obtained.” — Stellantis statement, CBS News
- “The connection is susceptible to high resistance because the EHPSP header was manufactured with increased insertion force. This could have caused the terminals to spread, reducing the likelihood of a proper electrical connection.” — Stellantis technical briefing, Motor1
- “NHTSA said it is aware of 51 fires and one reported injury that may be linked to the defect.” — Richard L. Smith, RLS Media
Next Steps
Recall letters will start arriving July 9, 2026. Owners can verify eligibility via the NHTSA VIN lookup or safety hotline. Stellantis expects parts ready by July, after which dealers will perform free replacements. The agency will keep monitoring incident reports.
