Recall: 1M+ Jeep Wrangler and Gladiator Fire Risk (June 9, 2026)

[Blues Fan 30]

I am curious if this is stemming from the class action lawsuit. Perhaps one of those things where replacing that small harness on all jeeps is cheaper than the troubles of not doing something.

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[Aussicon]

If you need to check: Official Mopar Recall Lookup or the NHTSA Recalls Lookup.

 

[garyji]

My 21 eTorque is not showing any recalls.

G.

 

[siggy]

No recalls for me. I have the superior manual V6, so that checks out.

 

[Soapy]

If anyone is worried about parking inside while waiting to get it to the dealer just install a battery cut off switch.
I had a 2009 ram 1500 I had 88,000 miles on it and it was under a recall. Driving home and the axle bolt that was under the recall came loose and took out my rear end gears. Had it towed to the dealer. When I got home that night the recall letter had arrived the same day for this problem.

 

[TXSquid78]

So, that's pretty much every single Wrangler and Gladiator made during those 5 years and not just an isolated bad batch, right?

If AI-fu is correct, Jeep sells roughly 150k Wranglers and 50k Gladiators each year, so ~750k + ~250k = at least 1M sold, so every single one is potentially effected. How tf does that happen?

Can't wait to see what the local dealership breaks while trying to repair/replace my steering pump and harness (and not a jab at CDJR mechanics at all, just the one in my neighborhood).

1 - Stella is probably covering their arse on this. Bet not all get replaced, but a good number came from the same manufacturer.
2 -The builds started during the covid era where there were shortages. More than likely they got a large batch of bad parts. Same parts were stored and used over the course of a few years.

 

[GMX]

June 4, 2026NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 26V363000
Park Outside: Power Steering Wiring May Catch Fire
Fire Risk Warning
A vehicle fire increases the risk of injury.


NHTSA ID Number: 26V363000
Manufacturer Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
Components STEERING
Potential Number of Units Affected: 1076999
Summary
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2021-2025 Jeep Wrangler and Jeep Gladiator vehicles. The electric hydraulic power steering pump wiring may overheat and cause a vehicle fire, even when the vehicle is parked with the ignition in the "Off" position.
Remedy
Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures, until their vehicle is repaired. Dealers will inspect and replace affected parts, 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.
10 Associated Products
3 Associated Documents

 

[TXSquid78]

Can definitely see why you would feel that way. I have owned Toyotas as well but Toyota has had more than their share of recalls the last few years. Although dont think the 4runner was affected.
Mine either. Mine was built June 14 2021. Not sure but maybe got lucky

Every car has its recalls. Just sucks that I've had 5 in 2.5 years. Was looking at 4 Runner's anyway as an Overland vehicle and another Wrangler as a crawler.

 

[RubiSc0tt]

Me, reading this recall as a manual transmission owner: Risk of fire? Oh no, not again.
Also me, seeing it's for 21-25: OH, not for '19's. ok. Well, I guess I've got that going for me, then.

 

[Red Rubi 22]

So if you let the engine cool all the way down, then take the 20 seconds of run time to park in the garage you should be fine. This sounds like heat is necessary for the fire potential.
“In rare circumstances, this may cause combustible materials to overheat, potentially leading to a vehicle fire.”

 

[eburleyca]

VIN's won't be searchable on NHTSA until Thursday.

source: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2026/RCLRPT-26V363-5757.pdf

 

[MojitoWilly]

So if you let the engine cool all the way down, then take the 20 seconds of run time to park in the garage you should be fine. This sounds like heat is necessary for the fire potential.
“In rare circumstances, this may cause combustible materials to overheat, potentially leading to a vehicle fire.”

I'm going to agree with you on this one.

 

[WannFly]

welcome to 4Xe life

 

[Blues Fan 30]

1 - Stella is probably covering their arse on this. Bet not all get replaced, but a good number came from the same manufacturer.
2 -The builds started during the covid era where there were shortages. More than likely they got a large batch of bad parts. Same parts were stored and used over the course of a few years.

Im wondering if its a parts issue or an install issue or perhaps a combination thereof. With only 9 instances out of over a million vehicles on the road there may not be enough evidence to know for sure especially since fire loves to destroy evidence. I dont doubt they properly identified the source as fire investigators are really good at nailing down where fires start, but do they REALLY know the cause at this point. Id guess the recall will be inspecting the connections to see if things are seated nice and tight and look at the wiring for any cuts or what have you exposing wiring and if that checks out they'll do nothing.

 

[munkeymike]

Makes me think that Model Year 2020 was the best model year for a JL. That was the year when they managed to fix the issues from MY18 and 19. Then MY21 and later have all these build quality issues. Mine is a 2020 JLUR with 3.6 pentastar, 8 spd and no eTorque. Either I got very lucky or mine might be a ticking time bomb also. Lets hope its the former!!

That was right around when Stellantis took over and also the last year before the 4xe.

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