Gladiator and Wrangler electric hydraulic power steering pump wiring may overheat, catch fire.

June 10, 2026 - Fiat Chrysler alerts owners of 2021-2025 Jeep Wrangler and Gladiator models to avoid parking near flammable objects.

The recall stems from potential overheating in the electric hydraulic power steering pump wiring that could lead to a fire. Chrysler notes a fire might occur even when the ignition is switched off.

This Jeep power steering pump recall covers roughly 1,076,999 vehicles in the U.S., 106,258 in Canada, 23,704 in Mexico and 124,297 in other regions.

From May 2023 through April 2024, Chrysler examined cases of Jeep fires starting at the electric power steering connections.

In September 2024, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration launched a probe into engine compartment fires involving 2021-2023 Jeep Wrangler and Gladiator vehicles.

Engineers verified that a loose power steering pump electrical connection leads to melting and fires.

As of May 18, FCA recorded 63 customer assistance entries, 0 warranty claims and 72 field reports, with 35 confirmed to start at the electric power steering pump. No crashes occurred, though one injury complaint was noted.

Jeep dealers will fix or replace the wiring harnesses and electric hydraulic power steering pumps. FCA plans to send Jeep recall notices starting July 9, 2026.

Jeep Gladiator and Wrangler owners can contact 800-853-1403. The Jeep power steering pump recall identifier is 21D.