Stellantis Recalls Over 1.3 Million Jeep Wranglers and Gladiators Over Fire Risk
Stellantis announced a global recall of over 1.3 million Jeep Wrangler and Gladiator vehicles (2021-2025 model years) due to a fire hazard in the electric-hydraulic power steering pump wiring. The company is advising owners to park vehicles away from structures and other vehicles until repairs are completed, with fixes expected by July. The recall addresses a rare electrical connection issue that could cause combustible materials to overheat, with one potential injury reported but no crashes or fatalities.
Stellantis has initiated a global recall affecting over 1.3 million Jeep Wrangler and Gladiator vehicles from model years 2021-2025 due to fire safety concerns. The defect involves an electrical connection in the electric-hydraulic power steering pump wiring that, under rare circumstances, could cause combustible materials to overheat and potentially ignite a vehicle fire. Approximately 1.08 million affected vehicles are in the United States, with additional units in Canada (106,000), Mexico (23,000), and other global markets (approximately 125,000). As a precautionary measure, Stellantis is instructing owners to park their vehicles away from homes, structures, and other vehicles until repairs are completed. The company plans to inspect and either repair or replace the wiring harness or electric hydraulic power steering pump, with repairs expected to be available no later than July. To date, one potential injury has been reported in connection with the issue, though no crashes or fatalities have occurred.
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- The IndependentLeft
Owners told to park away from homes as Jeep fire risk triggers recall
- CBS NewsCenter
Stellantis recalls more than 1 million Jeeps in U.S. it says could catch fire
- The HillCenter
Stellantis recalls over 1M Jeeps due to potential fire hazard
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