Jeep Fire Risk Explodes — No Fix Ready

A new Jeep recall warns owners to park outside, because the truck can catch fire even when shut off.

Quick Take

The recall covers about 1,076,999 Jeep Wrangler and Gladiator vehicles from the 2021 through 2025 model years.
Federal safety officials say the problem is tied to the electric hydraulic power steering pump wiring connector.
Owners are told to park outside and away from buildings until repairs are ready.
The fix is not ready yet, and parts are expected later in the summer.

Why Owners Are Alarmed

Stellantis and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration say the defect can overheat the wiring for the electric hydraulic power steering pump and trigger a fire risk. The concern is not limited to driving time. Because the problem is electrical, the vehicle can still burn while parked and turned off, which is why officials are warning owners to keep these Jeeps out of garages for now.

The safety agency said it is aware of 51 fires and one injury tied to the defect. The recall spans roughly 1.08 million U.S. vehicles, including both Wrangler and Gladiator models. Reports tied to the recall say the connector may have been built slightly out of spec, which can create a loose or high-resistance connection. That kind of connection can build heat until nearby materials melt or ignite.

No Repair Ready Yet

Owners facing this recall are stuck in a frustrating gap between warning and repair. Federal guidance says the vehicles should be parked outside until the remedy is available, but the official fix was not ready when the recall was announced. Several owner reports say dealers were told to wait for parts, and some were told the repair would not arrive until the third quarter of 2026.

That delay matters because drivers are being asked to change how they store their vehicles without getting an immediate cure. One recall summary says VIN lookup tools were not fully available right away, which slowed some owners trying to confirm whether their Jeep was included. For families who paid good money for a new truck, the message is simple but aggravating: park it outside, keep it away from the house, and wait.

What the Recall Says About Accountability

The recall also raises a bigger question about how long this risk sat in the pipeline. NHTSA’s recall report says Stellantis reopened its investigation after earlier issues had been closed when incident counts were lower. That timeline suggests the danger grew clearer over time, not overnight. For buyers who expect basic quality control, the episode is another reminder that even major automakers can ship expensive vehicles with serious electrical problems.

(2026) "Summary

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"… pic.twitter.com/nmuXTcNQK7

— Erika Keski-Korhonen (@ErikaKeskiK) June 23, 2026

The broader lesson is not complicated. A modern truck should not carry a fire warning that reaches the garage floor. Owners want a fast fix, clear notice, and honest answers about what failed in the first place. Until then, this recall will keep fueling anger among Jeep buyers who expected rugged reliability and instead got a vehicle they are told not to trust under their own roof.