By Daily Mail (U.S.) | Created at 2026-06-09 18:22:18 | Updated at 2026-06-12 00:55:29
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Chrysler has issued an urgent recall for over a million vehicles over fears they could catch fire.
Stellantis, the car giant's parent company, notified the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) that it is recalling about 1.08million Jeep Wrangler and Gladiator vehicles in the US made between 2021 and 2025.
The carmaker said the issue stemmed from a possible 'electrical connection issue in the electric hydraulic power steering pump wiring'. In rare cases this could cause nearby combustible materials to overheat and potentially spark a vehicle fire.
The NHTSA warned that the defect could also cause a fire while the vehicle is parked with the ignition off.
The safety body advised owners to park their vehicle outside and away from structures until their car is repaired.
Customers whose Jeeps are included in the recall will be notified by first-class mail when they can schedule a service appointment, a Stellantis spokesman said.
An internal investigation found that some inspected vehicles may need to have their wiring harness and/or electric hydraulic power steering pump repaired or replaced.
However, the service is free of charge for any affected parts during their dealer inspection.
Chrysler has issued an urgent recall for over a million vehicles over fears they could catch fire, including the Jeep Wrangler for models made between 2021 to 2025
The Jeep Gladiator was also a part of the recall after sales had rebounded in 2025 from its sluggish introduction in 2019
Stellantis, which was formed in 2021 from the merger of Fiat Chrysler and PSA Group, is currently led by CEO Antonio Filosa
'FCA US is working diligently to accelerate remedy availability and anticipates a solution no later than July,' the spokesperson said.
In addition to the massive US recall, an estimated 106,258 vehicles are being recalled in Canada, 23,702 in Mexico and 124,297 in markets outside North America.
The Jeep Wrangler, introduced in 1986, remains one of the automaker's most popular vehicles, prized for its off-road capabilities, American heritage and wide range of customization options.
Jeep's Gladiator has also gained traction in recent years, with sales rebounding strongly after a sluggish launch following its 2019 debut.
But the latest recall is not the first setback for the brand.
In late May, Stellantis recalled 419,035 Jeep Grand Cherokee and Grand Cherokee L SUVs over a software defect that could delay side airbag deployment during a crash, increasing the risk of injury, according to The Detroit News.
Last year, the automaker also recalled more than 320,000 plug-in hybrid Wrangler and Grand Cherokee models because of a potential fire risk.
The storied brand has hit a rough patch this decade, despite the off-road prowess that made it a household name.
An internal investigation found that some inspected vehicles may need to have their wiring harness and/or electric hydraulic power steering pump repaired or replaced
Jeep had suffered six consecutive years of declining US sales amid a revolving door of leadership, a shortage of new models and an unsuccessful push toward higher-priced vehicles.
However, under CEO Antonio Filosa's turnaround strategy, the SUV brand realigned pricing across its lineup and scored its best quarterly sales gain in mid 2025.
This past quarter, Jeep reported strong sales under Filosa's strategy, reporting 1.4 million shipments, up 12 percent year over year.
Customers with additional questions or concerns can call customer care at 1-800-853-1403 or visit recalls.mopar.com for more information.
