Stellantis Recalls More than 1 Million Jeeps in U.S. that Could Catch Fire Even when Turned Off, Feds Say
Owners are told to park outside while Stellantis develops a remedy for wiring that can overheat and ignite, affecting 1,076,999 vehicles.
- Stellantis is recalling more than 1.3 million Jeep Wranglers and Gladiators worldwide, including 1,076,999 vehicles in the United States, over a spontaneous fire risk tied to electrical defects.
- The 2021-2025 model-year vehicles face an electrical issue with the power steering pump wiring that can cause combustible materials to overheat. "In rare circumstances, this may cause combustible materials to overheat, potentially leading to a vehicle fire," Frank Matyok, Stellantis spokesperson, said.
- Beyond the United States, the recall extends to 106,258 vehicles in Canada, 23,704 in Mexico, and 124,297 in other markets worldwide. Stellantis anticipates a solution no later than July.
- Last month, Stellantis recalled 419,035 Jeep Grand Cherokee and Grand Cherokee L models for a software defect that could delay side airbag deployment during crashes, increasing injury risk.
- The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration will publish recall paperwork on Tuesday, June 9, while owners must park vehicles outside and away from structures until repairs are available.
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A possible electrical failure led Jeep to withdraw more than 1 million Wrangler and Gladiator in the United States
'Park outside': More than a million Jeep Wranglers and Gladiators recalled over fire risk
Chrysler’s parent company, Stellantis, is recalling more than a million Jeep Wranglers and Gladiators due to a potential fire risk that could ignite even when the vehicle is turned off. In a notice to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, the automaker said an electrical connection issue with the hydraulic power steering pump wiring may overheat and cause a fire, even when the vehicle is parked with the ignition in the “Off” positi…
This recall is due to a risk of fire.
Stellantis recalls 1.3 million Jeeps over fire risk | Honolulu Star-Advertiser
WASHINGTON >> Stellantis is recalling more than 1.3 million Jeep SUVs and trucks worldwide over fire concerns and is urging owners to park outside and away from structures or other vehicles until a fix is completed.
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