More Than a Million Jeeps Face a Fire Risk Recall, Even While Parked

A quiet Jeep sitting in a driveway shouldn’t be a safety worry, yet that’s exactly the situation facing over a million owners across the country. Jeep is calling back a huge swath of its Wrangler and Gladiator lineup because the vehicles could catch fire, and that danger doesn’t stop when the engine is off.

• The recall covers 1,076,699 Wranglers and Gladiators from the 2021 through 2025 model years.
• The fault sits in the power steering pump wiring, which can overheat and spark a fire.
• Owners are told to park outside, away from buildings and other vehicles, until a fix arrives.

What’s Actually Going Wrong

The problem traces back to the electric hydraulic power steering pump. Documents filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration show the wiring can form an electrical connection with high resistance, which causes the wires to overheat and potentially start a fire. Because the circuit can stay live even with the vehicle shut down, the risk hangs around whether you’re driving, idling, or parked in the garage overnight.

That last detail is why Jeep is urging people to keep these vehicles outside and away from anything that could catch. A fire in an open driveway is bad. A fire in an attached garage is a whole different level of trouble.

By the Numbers

The scale here is hard to ignore. The recall covers 1,076,699 total Jeeps, with the Wrangler making up 787,887 of them and the Gladiator accounting for the remaining 289,112. All affected trucks and SUVs fall within the 2021 to 2025 model years, so this sweeps up several years of production. Worldwide, the action reaches roughly 1.3 million vehicles once you count markets outside the U.S.

So far the documented incidents are limited but real. As of May 18, 2026, the automaker reported 63 customer assistance records, 72 field reports with 35 of those confirmed as tied to the defect, and 12 other service records that may be related. No accidents have been linked to the issue, though one injury is potentially connected.

Warning Signs to Watch For

You don’t have to guess whether your Jeep is acting up. The recall paperwork points to two clear red flags. If you suddenly lose power steering, or if a “Service Power Steering” message pops up on your dashboard, that could mean the wiring trouble is present. Anyone who sees either symptom should treat it seriously and follow the park outside guidance right away.

This isn’t the first time these models have drawn federal attention. NHTSA opened an investigation back in September 2024 into nearly 800,000 Wrangler and Gladiator vehicles from the 2021 to 2023 model years over engine fire concerns, so regulators have been watching this corner of the lineup for a while.

A Bad Day for Stellantis Recalls

Jeep wasn’t alone in the spotlight. On the same day, Chrysler issued a separate recall for the Pacifica plug-in hybrid. That action covers 17,277 minivans from the 2020 through 2022 model years, where the battery itself may catch fire even with the vehicle turned off. Different vehicle, different part, same unsettling theme.

For owners trying to figure out where they stand, the timeline matters. Jeep planned to begin notifying owners on July 9, while Chrysler started sending its letters on June 23. Drivers who didn’t want to wait could check the NHTSA recalls website starting June 11 by entering their vehicle identification number.

What Owners Should Do Right Now

If you own one of these Wranglers or Gladiators, the safest move is simple. Park it outside, give it space from your house and other cars, and run your VIN through the federal recall lookup to confirm whether you’re affected. Watch for that steering warning and any sudden loss of assist. A recall this size puts real pressure on dealer service departments, so reaching out early and scheduling the repair as soon as parts are available will save you a longer wait later. Until the fix is done, treating the warning seriously is the smartest form of insurance you’ve got.

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