Stellantis Recalls Over a Million Jeeps Due to Spontaneous Fire Hazards
Auburn Hills, Wednesday, 10 June 2026.
Stellantis faces a massive recall of over a million Jeeps as an electrical defect risks spontaneous fires, even when parked, forcing owners to leave vehicles outdoors until July.
The Scope of the Safety Hazard
On June 7, 2026, Stellantis (NYSE: STLA) initiated a massive safety campaign affecting 1.077 million vehicles in the United States alone [3]. The recall specifically targets 2021 through 2025 model years of the Jeep Wrangler SUV and Jeep Gladiator pickup truck [1][2][3]. According to filings published by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) on June 9, 2026, the core issue lies within an electrical connection in the electric hydraulic power steering pump wiring [2][3][4]. This defect can cause combustible materials to overheat and ignite, presenting a severe fire risk [1][2]. Notably, the NHTSA warned that these fires could erupt even when the vehicle’s ignition is completely switched off [2].
Mounting Operational Headwinds
This latest safety crisis adds to a growing list of operational and financial hurdles for Stellantis, a company already grappling with declining sales and problematic investments [3]. The Jeep brand, in particular, has been plagued by safety issues in recent years [4]. Previously, the automaker faced a string of severe recalls concerning its plug-in hybrid variants of the Wrangler and Grand Cherokee [4]. Those models suffered from a variety of dangerous defects, including risks of explosions, fires, sudden losses of power, and even “sandy engines” [4]. The compounding technical failures ultimately led Stellantis to completely discontinue its plug-in hybrid vehicle line at the end of 2025 [4].
Remediation and Next Steps
Currently, Stellantis does not have an immediate fix available for the affected Jeeps, but the automaker stated it is working diligently to accelerate a solution [1][4]. The company expects to finalize its repair strategy no later than July 2026 [1][2][4]. The proposed remedy will involve dealership technicians inspecting and, if necessary, completely replacing the wiring harness and the electric hydraulic power steering pump at no cost to the consumer [1][3][4].