Chrysler recalls 2021–2025 Jeep Wrangler, Wrangler 4XE and Gladiator over power steering pump wiring that may overheat and cause fire
The wiring for the electric hydraulic power steering pump may overheat and start a vehicle fire, even when the vehicle is parked and switched off, which raises the risk of injury.
What to do
Park the vehicle outside and away from buildings until it is repaired; dealers will inspect and replace the wiring and steering pump as needed, free of charge. Owners may call FCA US LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403 and quote recall number 21D.
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Recall details
- Product
- Jeep Wrangler 4xe, Gladiator, Wrangler 2021–2025
- Company
- Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
- Hazard
- A vehicle fire increases the risk of injury.
- Units
- 1,076,999 vehicles
- Owner notification
- July 9, 2026
- Reported to NHTSA
- June 4, 2026
- Identifiers
- NHTSA campaign number: 26V363000
- Manufacturer campaign number: 21D
- Model years: 2021–2025
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Official notice
The notice's own wording from NHTSA.
- Component
- STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:PUMP
- Defect
- Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2021-2025 Jeep Wrangler, Wrangler 4XE, 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.
- Consequence
- A vehicle fire increases the risk of injury.
- Corrective action
- Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures, until their vehicle is repaired. Dealers will inspect and replace the wiring and electric hydraulic power steering pump, 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.
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