Stellantis recalls over 1 million Jeep Wrangler, Gladiator

Automaker Stellantis is recalling more than one million of its popular Jeep Wrangler and Gladiator models due to an electrical defect that could lead to a vehicle fire. The urgent recall, announced Monday, June 8, covers an estimated 1,076,999 vehicles from the 2021 through 2025 model years. Company officials are advising owners to park these vehicles outside and away from buildings and other vehicles until repairs can be made.

The issue involves the wiring harness for the electric hydraulic power steering pump. According to Stellantis spokesperson Frank Matyok, a poor electrical connection in that wiring could cause nearby materials to overheat. In rare circumstances, this overheating could lead to a fire. The company discovered the problem during an internal investigation, though it did not immediately respond to questions about whether any fires had been reported due to this specific issue.

Owners of the affected Jeeps are being instructed to have both the wiring harnesses and the electric hydraulic power steering pumps inspected at a dealership. Depending on the vehicle’s condition, these parts may need to be repaired or replaced. Stellantis stated that a finalized repair...