Stellantis Recalls 1 Million Jeeps Over Fire Risk, Urges Owners to Park Outside

The company said the vehicles could catch fire even when turned off.
Stellantis Recalls 1 Million Jeeps Over Fire Risk, Urges Owners to Park Outside
The Jeep logo is shown in the south Denver suburb of Englewood, Colo., on April 15, 2018. David Zalubowski/AP Photo
Mary Prenon
Mary Prenon
Freelance Reporter
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Stellantis North America, formerly known as the Chrysler Corporation, has issued a massive recall of more than 1 million 2021–2025 Jeep Wrangler and Jeep Gladiator vehicles that could catch fire—even when turned off—and is warning owners to park outside.

According to a report posted on June 9 by National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), the electric hydraulic power steering pump wiring in affected vehicles may overheat and cause a fire, despite the ignition being in the “off” position.

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Mary Prenon
Mary Prenon
Freelance Reporter
Mary T. Prenon covers real estate and business. She has been a writer and reporter for over 25 years with various print and broadcast media in New York.