Key facts
- NHTSA campaign: 26V363000 (FCA US internal recall 21D). Manufacturer: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC), parent Stellantis.
- Vehicles (US): 1,076,999. Global total reported at roughly 1.33 million (US 1,076,999 + Canada ~106,258 + Mexico ~23,704 + other ~124,297).
- Models and years: 2021-2025 Jeep Wrangler and 2021-2025 Jeep Gladiator (broader than the 2021-2023 scope of the precursor NHTSA investigation PE24024).
- Component: Electric hydraulic power-steering pump wiring / electrical connector (NHTSA code: STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:PUMP).
- Defect (NHTSA, verbatim): "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' position."
- Interim guidance: Park outside and away from structures until repaired. NHTSA flags: parkIt = false (no do-not-drive order), parkOutSide = TRUE, over-the-air update = FALSE (this is a physical repair).
- Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace affected parts free of charge. No remedy was available on June 9, 2026; Stellantis targets a fix no later than July 2026.
- Owner letters: Expected to mail July 9, 2026.
- VIN search live: VINs become searchable on NHTSA.gov on June 11, 2026.
- Incidents: Per precursor investigation PE24024, 9 fire/VOQ reports and 1 injury, with 0 crashes and 0 fatalities; wire reporting on the recall cites one potential injury and no crashes or fatalities. Stellantis characterizes occurrences as rare.
Is the used 2021-2025 Jeep Wrangler or Gladiator I'm looking at part of this recall?
If it is a 2021 through 2025 Jeep Wrangler or Jeep Gladiator sold in the US, it is within the scope of recall 26V363000. The campaign covers 1,076,999 US vehicles across both nameplates and all five model years. NHTSA did not publish a per-model or per-model-year split, so the only way to know whether a specific truck is included is to check its VIN.
The recall is stated as covering all 2021-2025 Wrangler and Gladiator vehicles, which would include the 4xe plug-in hybrid and the 392 V8 Wrangler trims. The precise in-scope treatment of every trim awaits the official Part 573 Safety Recall Report, which had not been publicly posted as of June 9, 2026.
What exactly is wrong with the power steering, and can it really catch fire while parked?
Yes — NHTSA states the electric hydraulic power-steering pump wiring can overheat and start a fire even with the ignition off. The precursor investigation PE24024 traced several thermal events to the power-steering pump's electrical connector on the passenger-front side of the engine compartment, which coincided with the majority of fire reports. An overheating electrical connection at the pump can cause nearby combustible materials to ignite. That is why the interim instruction is to park outside, away from buildings and other vehicles.
Is it safe to drive a recalled Wrangler or Gladiator?
This is not a do-not-drive recall. NHTSA's record flags parkIt = false, meaning there is no stop-driving order, but parkOutSide = TRUE — owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the vehicle is repaired. The risk NHTSA cites is fire, which "increases the risk of injury." Because fires have been reported with the ignition off, the parking guidance matters even when the vehicle is not being driven. Always follow the latest official guidance from NHTSA and Stellantis, which can change.
How many Jeeps were recalled, and how many fires or injuries have happened?
The recall covers 1,076,999 vehicles in the US and approximately 1.33 million globally. On reported harm, the underlying NHTSA investigation PE24024 logged 9 fire/complaint reports and 1 injury, with no crashes and no fatalities, on a then-investigated population of 781,459 vehicles. Wire reporting on the June 2026 recall cites one potential injury and no crashes or fatalities tied to the defect. Stellantis describes the occurrences as rare. Updated incident counts specific to the recall filing will appear in the official Part 573 report.
Affected models, years and status
| Model | Model years | Notes | Defect component | Status at announcement |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeep Wrangler | 2021-2025 | Includes gas, 2.0T, 3.6L, 392 and 4xe PHEV trims (all covered as 2021-2025) | Electric hydraulic power-steering pump wiring / connector | No remedy yet; park outside |
| Jeep Gladiator | 2021-2025 | JT pickup | Electric hydraulic power-steering pump wiring / connector | No remedy yet; park outside |
US total under 26V363000: 1,076,999 (Wrangler + Gladiator combined; no per-model split published). The precursor investigation PE24024 covered only 2021-2023 (781,459 units); the recall added 2024-2025.
Note: This is not recall 26V328000. That separate May/June 2026 campaign covers the Jeep Grand Cherokee and Grand Cherokee L side-airbag (ORC software) defect affecting 419,035 vehicles — a different defect and model line. The power-steering fire recall is 26V363000.
When will the fix be available, and what will the dealer do?
No remedy was available when the recall was announced on June 9, 2026. Stellantis told wire services it anticipates a fix no later than July 2026. The repair is a physical one (not a software flash): dealers will inspect and, as necessary, repair or replace the wiring harness and/or the electric hydraulic power-steering pump, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to mail July 9, 2026. Recall repairs are performed regardless of who owns the vehicle, so you do not need to be the original owner.
How do I check a Jeep Wrangler or Gladiator VIN for this recall?
The authoritative, free check is NHTSA's VIN lookup at nhtsa.gov/recalls; the VINs for this campaign become searchable there on June 11, 2026. You can also check the manufacturer's tool at recalls.mopar.com or call FCA US customer care at 1-800-853-1403. A Jeep dealer can confirm the most important thing a buyer needs: whether the recall has actually been completed on that specific truck.
As an additional screening option, a Zilocar VIN check flags open-recall presence the same way NHTSA's free tool does, and adds the vehicle's history — accident and damage records, salvage-auction records, odometer/rollback check, theft (NICB), ownership, and past and current sales listings. Use NHTSA or a dealer to confirm remedy status; use a history report to screen for prior damage or a flip-after-event pattern.
What a VIN check can and can't tell you here
A VIN check confirms that a 2021-2025 Wrangler or Gladiator is in an open recall and surfaces its accident, salvage, odometer, theft, ownership and sales-listing history. It cannot prove that this specific recall was completed — only a Jeep dealer or NHTSA's VIN lookup can confirm remedy status. With no fix yet released, that history record is the most useful thing a buyer can pull, because it can reveal a truck that already had a thermal or electrical event or was quietly flipped after one.
| Question | A VIN check | Where to confirm instead |
|---|---|---|
| Is this truck in an open recall? | Yes — shows recall presence/count | Same signal as NHTSA's free tool |
| Was this specific recall repaired (open vs. closed)? | No | Jeep dealer or NHTSA.gov VIN lookup |
| Did it have a prior accident, fire or airbag deployment? | Yes — accident/damage records, severity, airbag-deployment status | — |
| Was it sent to a salvage/junk auction? | Yes — junk & salvage auction records | (Shows auction records, not the legal title brand itself) |
| Odometer rollback / mileage history | Yes | — |
| Theft record (NICB), ownership history | Yes | — |
| Past/current sales listings, prices, days-on-market | Yes — useful to spot a flip after an event | — |
| Specs, NHTSA + IIHS ratings, market valuation | Yes | — |
| Is the truck in NHTSA investigation PE24024? | No — does not track investigations | NHTSA ODI |
| Per-VIN dealer firmware/repair detail | No | Jeep dealer |
Should I buy a used Wrangler or Gladiator now, while there's no fix?
You can still buy one, but treat the open recall as unfinished business and price it accordingly. Because the remedy was not available at announcement, no seller can yet show a completed repair for 26V363000; the realistic plan is to follow the park-outside guidance, get the free dealer repair once it is released (no later than July 2026 per Stellantis), and ask the seller or dealer to complete it before delivery if a fix exists by then. Separately, screen the VIN's history for any sign the truck already had a fire, electrical/thermal event or salvage record before you commit.
Beyond the recall: used Jeep Wrangler problems to check before buying
The recall is one item; a used 2021-2025 Wrangler or Gladiator deserves a full history screen before purchase. Pull the VIN's accident and damage records (including severity and airbag-deployment status), any salvage or junk-auction records, an odometer/rollback check, theft (NICB) status, and the ownership and sales-listing history. A truck that was listed, pulled, lightly repaired and relisted at a different mileage or price is exactly the flip-after-event pattern that listing history can expose. Then confirm the open recall's repair status with a dealer or at NHTSA.gov.
