2026 Jeep Gladiator and Wrangler Steel Wheels Crack or Detach Recall
Chrysler is recalling certain 2026 Jeep Gladiator and Wrangler vehicles because the steel wheels may be too thin and crack or detach, risking loss of vehicle control.
What this means for you
Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 3/5 (High).
Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.
Our severity reasoning: The source text describes a structural vehicle defect (thin-walled wheels that may crack or detach) that directly risks loss of vehicle control and increased crash risk. No injuries or deaths are reported, but the hazard is concrete and directly safety-related, placing this at High per the rubric's criterion for risk-of-harm products.
Plain-English summary
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2026 Jeep Gladiator and Jeep Wrangler vehicles. The walls of the steel wheels may be too thin, allowing them to crack or detach, which can result in a loss of vehicle control.
A loss of vehicle control increases the risk of a crash. Dealers will inspect and replace the steel wheels and valve stems as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed on September 4, 2026.
Owners may contact FCA customer service at 1-800-853-1403 for more information. FCA's number for this recall is 05D. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will become searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning July 23, 2026.
The recalled product
- Product
- JEEP GLADIATOR, WRANGLER
- Brand
- JEEP
- Manufacturer
- Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
- Affected units
- 641
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 (2)
- GLADIATOR
- WRANGLER
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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