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. It's serious enough that NHTSA is telling owners to park outside until the repair is done.
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According 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 — enough to melt components and ignite nearby combustible materials.
NHTSA says it is aware of 51 fires and one injury linked to the defect, and Stellantis notes the majority of these incidents occurred while vehicles were parked and off.
Which Jeeps Are Included
The 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.
Why It Took So Long
Stellantis's own timeline shows the company first investigated fires tied to this connection back in May 2023, but closed that probe in April 2024, citing a low occurrence rate. Reports increased again in August 2024, prompting FCA to reopen its investigation while NHTSA opened a formal probe the following month. By spring 2025, engineers had traced the root cause to the out-of-tolerance pump header described above.
Warning Signs
If your Jeep has been throwing a "Service Power Steering" warning or you've noticed a loss of steering assist, have it checked immediately, even outside the recall timeline. Not every affected vehicle will show symptoms before a fire risk develops, though. If you notice a burning smell, smoke, or that warning light, stop driving and contact a dealer right away.
What To Do Now
- Check your VIN at NHTSA.gov under recall number 26V-363, or at Mopar.com under recall 21D.
- Park outside and away from your house, garage, other vehicles, and structures until the repair is completed. This isn't a "stop driving" recall, but it is a "don't ignore it" one.
- Get on your dealer's schedule. Owner notification letters began going out July 9. Dealers inspect the pump wiring harness and replace the harness, the pump, or both as needed, free of charge.
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Source: NHTSA Press Release
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