Stellantis is recalling more than 1 million Jeep Wrangler and Gladiator vehicles over a defect that could spark a fire, urging owners to park their vehicles outdoors and away from buildings until a remedy is available.
The recall covers an estimated 1,076,999 model-year 2021–2025 Jeep Wrangler and Gladiator vehicles. In the affected vehicles, an electrical issue involving the wiring for the electric hydraulic power steering pump could cause nearby materials to overheat and potentially ignite, according to the Detroit Free Press and The Detroit News.
“In rare circumstances, this may cause combustible materials to overheat, potentially leading to a vehicle fire,” Stellantis spokesperson Frank Matyok said.
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The automaker said it has not yet finalized a repair but expects a remedy to be available by July, according to the Detroit Free Press.
Once the fix is ready, affected owners will be notified by mail and instructed on how to schedule repairs at their local dealership, the outlet reported.
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Depending on the vehicle, repairs may include inspection and replacement of the wiring harness and electric hydraulic power steering pump, according to the Detroit Free Press.
The latest recall adds to a string of safety issues that have affected Jeep models in recent years.
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In late May, Stellantis recalled 419,035 Jeep Grand Cherokee and Grand Cherokee L SUVs over a software defect that could delay side airbag deployment during a crash, increasing the risk of injury, according to The Detroit News.
Stellantis did not immediately respond to FOX Business’ request for comment.
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