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NHTSA Warns of 1.5 Million Fire-Risk Recalls

8/18/2026

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  • The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) reported 1.5 million vehicle recalls in 2026 for fire risk while parked off.
  • NHTSA launched 17 “park outside” campaigns from Jan 1 to July 31 2026, up from 10 in 2024 and 19 in 2025.
  • Stellantis recalled 1,076,999 Jeep Gladiators and Wranglers (2021-2025) after 51 fires were traced to hydraulic power-steering pump wiring.