{"headline": "Jeep Wrangler & Gladiator Fire Recall: Why Owners Are Being Told to Park Outside", "description": "Stellantis has recalled more than 1 million 2021-2025 Jeep Wrangler and Gladiator vehicles over a power steering pump wiring defect that can spark fires even when parked, and owners are urged to check their VIN and park away from structures until repairs are available.", "post": "If you own a 2021-2025 Jeep Wrangler or Gladiator, there's a recall you need to know about right now. Stellantis (FCA US) has recalled 1,076,999 vehicles in the United States, and more than 1.3 million worldwide, over a wiring defect in the electric hydraulic power steering pump (EHPSP) that can overheat and, in rare cases, ignite a fire, even when the vehicle is off and parked in your driveway.\n\nAccording to NHTSA's June 2026 consumer alert, the problem traces back to a manufacturing issue with the EHPSP electrical connector. The header was built outside of specified tolerances, which increased the insertion force needed to seat the wiring harness. That extra force could spread the connector terminals apart, creating a loose, high-resistance connection that generates heat over time. Stellantis says it's aware of dozens of fires and at least one injury tied to the defect, and notes the majority of these incidents occurred while vehicles were parked and off.\n\nThe suspect build window runs from June 24, 2020 through December 2, 2024 for Wranglers, and August 18, 2020 through December 2, 2024 for Gladiators — covering roughly 787,000 Wranglers and 289,000 Gladiators in the U.S., with additional units affected in Canada, Mexico, and other international markets. The recall applies across gas, diesel, and plug-in hybrid powertrains, so 4xe owners aren't exempt.\n\nA few things worth passing along to customers and fellow enthusiasts: if your Jeep has been throwing a "Service Power Steering" warning or you've noticed a loss of steering assist, that's a signal worth having checked immediately, even outside the recall timeline. Owner notification letters began going out July 9, and Stellantis has said the fix will likely involve inspecting and, if necessary, replacing the wiring harness or the pump itself, done free of charge at the dealer.\n\nUntil that repair is completed, NHTSA's guidance is clear: park outside and away from garages, other vehicles, and structures. This isn't a "stop driving" recall, but it is a "don't ignore it" one. Check your VIN at NHTSA.gov under recall number 26V-363, or at Mopar.com under recall 21D, and get on your dealer's schedule as soon as the remedy is confirmed available in your area.\n\n_Source: [X / Grok Trending](https://x.com/enginecreep/status/2094711835429
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