DETROIT, MI. (Pain In The Pass) >> Jeep’s parent company, Stellantis Automotive Manufacturing Corporation said, it’s recalling almost 1.08 million Jeep Wranglers and Gladiators SUVs in the U.S. due to a potential fire hazard.
The company notified the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration of the recall.
The model years involved are 2021 – 2025.
Stellantis explained in a statement that the Jeeps “may have an electrical connection issue in the electric hydraulic power steering pump wiring. In rare circumstances, this may cause combustible materials to overheat, potentially leading to a vehicle fire.
“Out of an abundance of caution, (Stellantis is) taking this action and advising owners of these vehicles to park away from structures or other vehicles until the remedy is obtained.”
The NHTSA says the fires could break out “even when the vehicle is parked with the ignition switched off.”
Stellantis added that affected customers will be told via first class mail when they can schedule service.
The automaker says it’s “working diligently” to makes remedies available to customers and “anticipates a solution no later than July.”
Some 253,000 more vehicles in Canada, Mexico and outside North America are also part of the recall, Stellantis points out.
Although manufacturers can make every effort to notify affected customers about recalls, it’s not always possible. So, if you want to check if your vehicle has an active recall, sometimes you need to do it yourself. Checking for a new or old recalls on your vehicle is easier than you think. Enter your vehicles VIN number at NHTSA Recall Site or CheckTopProtect.org to see if your vehicle has a open recall.
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