Jeep owners across North America are facing one of the largest recalls in the brand’s history after a June 4th announcement by Stellantis of a recall affecting more than one million Wrangler and Gladiator models due to a potential fire risk.
The recall covers approximately 1,076,999 vehicles in the United States alone, along with more than 250,000 additional vehicles in Canada, Mexico, and other global markets. Affected vehicles include model year 2021 through 2025 Jeep Wrangler and Jeep Gladiator models.
According to documents filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, the issue stems from the wiring associated with the electric hydraulic power steering pump. Under certain conditions, an electrical connection can develop excessive resistance, generating heat that may cause nearby combustible materials to overheat and potentially ignite. This is a particularly serious recall because the fire risk can exist even when the vehicle is parked and turned off.
As a result, Jeep owners have been advised to immediately park affected Wranglers and Gladiators outdoors and away from buildings, garages, and other vehicles. This is not a routine recall notice—Stellantis emphasizes that owners should not drive the vehicle until repairs are completed. Federal regulators issued an urgent warning due to the potential loss of steering while driving and the risk of serious fire.
Jeep has already identified a repair strategy whereby dealers will inspect the wiring harness and electric hydraulic power steering pump assembly, and depending on the condition of the vehicle, technicians may repair or replace the affected wiring and power steering components at no cost to the owner. Stellantis expects repair parts and procedures to be available no later than July 2026, though notably they don’t exit yet.
The recall follows a lengthy investigation that began after multiple reports of under-hood fires. Regulators and Stellantis have identified dozens of incidents potentially linked to the defect, along with at least one reported injury. Fortunately, no fatalities or crashes have been associated with the issue.
The Wrangler and Gladiator remain two of the most popular platforms for overlanding, backcountry exploration, and off road travel. Many thousands of expedition vehicles, campers, and long distance adventure rigs are based on these models. As manufacturers push for greater efficiency, more driver assistance features, and increased electrification, electrical system reliability becomes just as important as engine and drivetrain durability.
The scale of this recall is certainly concerning, but Jeep has moved quickly to identify the problem and hopefully rollout a remedy very soon. Stellantis recommends owners check their VIN through the official Mopar recall website:
https://www.mopar.com/en-us/my-vehicle/recalls/search.html
Owners can also search their VIN through the official NHTSA recall database:
VINs are expected to become searchable through the federal database beginning June 11, 2026.
For anyone planning a summer overland trip in a 2021 through 2025 Wrangler or Gladiator, addressing this unprecedented recall should be at the top of the to-do list.
Read More: Jeep Confirms Two-Door Scrambler Pickup
Images: Stellantis
Our No Compromise Clause: We do not accept advertorial content or allow advertising to influence our coverage, and our contributors are guaranteed editorial independence. Overland International may earn a small commission from affiliate links included in this article. We appreciate your support.
