Over 1 Million Jeep Vehicles Recalled Due to Fire Hazard Concerns

Stellantis is recalling over 1 million Jeep Wrangler and Gladiator vehicles due to a defect that poses a fire risk. The company is advising owners to park their vehicles outdoors and away from buildings until a solution is provided.

This recall affects approximately 1,076,999 model-year 2021–2025 Jeep Wrangler and Gladiator vehicles. The issue stems from an electrical fault related to the wiring for the electric hydraulic power steering pump, which could lead to overheating of nearby materials and potentially ignite a fire. This was first reported by the Detroit Free Press and The Detroit News.

According to Stellantis spokesperson Frank Matyok, “In rare circumstances, this may cause combustible materials to overheat, potentially leading to a vehicle fire.” He emphasized that owners should take precautions by parking their vehicles away from structures and other cars “out of an abundance of caution.”

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Jeep Wrangler vehicles at a dealership in Mississauga, Ontario, Canada, on Friday, Oct. 17, 2025.  (Laura Proctor/Bloomberg via Getty Images / Getty Images)

The automaker has not yet finalized a repair plan but anticipates that a solution will be available by July. Once the remedy is ready, affected owners will receive notifications by mail detailing how to schedule repairs at their local dealership.

Matyok stated, “Affected customers will be notified by first class mail when they can schedule service. FCA US is working diligently to accelerate remedy availability and anticipates a solution no later than July.”

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A Jeep Gladiator pickup truck is seen at a dealership in Glenview, Illinois, on March 3, 2021.  (Xinhua/Joel Lerner via Getty Images / Getty Images)

Depending on the specific vehicle, repairs may involve inspecting and replacing the wiring harness and electric hydraulic power steering pump. The recall also affects an estimated 106,258 vehicles in Canada, 23,704 in Mexico, and 124,297 in markets outside North America, according to Matyok.

This latest recall adds to a series of safety issues that have impacted Jeep models in recent years.

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The logo of Stellantis sits on the company’s building in Poissy, near Paris, France, on Feb. 26, 2025.  (Reuters/Stephanie Lecocq / Reuters)

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In late May, Stellantis also recalled 419,035 Jeep Grand Cherokee and Grand Cherokee L SUVs due to a software defect that could delay side airbag deployment during a crash, increasing the risk of injury, as reported by The Detroit News.

Stellantis is recalling over 1 million Jeep Wrangler and Gladiator vehicles due to a defect that poses a fire risk. The company is advising owners to park their vehicles outdoors and away from buildings until a solution is provided.

This recall affects approximately 1,076,999 model-year 2021–2025 Jeep Wrangler and Gladiator vehicles. The issue stems from an electrical fault related to the wiring for the electric hydraulic power steering pump, which could lead to overheating of nearby materials and potentially ignite a fire. This was first reported by the Detroit Free Press and The Detroit News.

According to Stellantis spokesperson Frank Matyok, “In rare circumstances, this may cause combustible materials to overheat, potentially leading to a vehicle fire.” He emphasized that owners should take precautions by parking their vehicles away from structures and other cars “out of an abundance of caution.”

SUBARU RECALLS NEARLY 70,000 SUVS AFTER MOONROOF PANELS DETACH WHILE DRIVING

Jeep Wrangler vehicles at a dealership in Mississauga, Ontario, Canada, on Friday, Oct. 17, 2025.  (Laura Proctor/Bloomberg via Getty Images / Getty Images)

The automaker has not yet finalized a repair plan but anticipates that a solution will be available by July. Once the remedy is ready, affected owners will receive notifications by mail detailing how to schedule repairs at their local dealership.

Matyok stated, “Affected customers will be notified by first class mail when they can schedule service. FCA US is working diligently to accelerate remedy availability and anticipates a solution no later than July.”

FORD ISSUES URGENT ‘DO NOT DRIVE’ ADVISORY FOR BRONCO SPORT, MAVERICK MODELS OVER SUSPENSION DEFECT

A Jeep Gladiator pickup truck is seen at a dealership in Glenview, Illinois, on March 3, 2021.  (Xinhua/Joel Lerner via Getty Images / Getty Images)

Depending on the specific vehicle, repairs may involve inspecting and replacing the wiring harness and electric hydraulic power steering pump. The recall also affects an estimated 106,258 vehicles in Canada, 23,704 in Mexico, and 124,297 in markets outside North America, according to Matyok.

This latest recall adds to a series of safety issues that have impacted Jeep models in recent years.

HONDA RECALLS 99,000 VEHICLES OVER FLAW THAT COULD TRIGGER UNINTENDED AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT

The logo of Stellantis sits on the company’s building in Poissy, near Paris, France, on Feb. 26, 2025.  (Reuters/Stephanie Lecocq / Reuters)

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In late May, Stellantis also recalled 419,035 Jeep Grand Cherokee and Grand Cherokee L SUVs due to a software defect that could delay side airbag deployment during a crash, increasing the risk of injury, as reported by The Detroit News.