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SevereNHTSA·26V363000·Announced 2026-06-04

Jeep Recalls Wrangler and Gladiator Models Due to Fire Risk

Chrysler is recalling 2021-2025 Jeep Wrangler and Gladiator vehicles because steering pump wiring may overheat and cause a fire.

NHTSA safety advisory

Park this vehicle outside

NHTSA advises parking it away from buildings and other vehicles until the repair is done — the risk exists even when the vehicle is switched off.

This is the agency’s own advisory, not our assessment. Contact the manufacturer or a dealer, and see the official NHTSA notice for the current guidance.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a vehicle fire hazard, which the rubric classifies as a significant injury/property-damage report scenario, warranting a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2021-2025 Jeep Wrangler, Wrangler 4XE, and Jeep Gladiator vehicles. The recall addresses a defect where the electric hydraulic power steering pump wiring may overheat. This overheating can cause a vehicle fire, even when the vehicle is parked with the ignition in the "Off" position.

A vehicle fire increases the risk of injury. Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until their vehicle is repaired. Dealers will inspect and replace the wiring and electric hydraulic power steering pump, as necessary, free of charge.

Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed July 9, 2026. Owners may contact FCA US LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US LLC's number for this recall is 21D. The Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will become searchable on NHTSA.gov on June 11, 2026.

The recalled product

Product
JEEP WRANGLER 4XE, WRANGLER, GLADIATOR
Brand
JEEP
Manufacturer
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
Category
Vehicle — Steering System
Hazard
Affected units
1,076,999

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (3)

  • WRANGLER 4XE
  • WRANGLER
  • GLADIATOR

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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