The new 2024 Jeep Gladiator is revealed at the 2023 North American International Detroit Auto Show on September 13, 2023 in Detroit, Michigan.<\/p>\n
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Stellantis<\/a> is recalling more than 1.3 million Jeep SUVs and trucks worldwide over fire concerns \u2060and is urging owners to park outside and away from structures or other vehicles until a fix \u200bis completed.<\/p>\n In a filing with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration on Tuesday, Stellantis said the recall covers 2021 through 2025 model-year Jeep Wrangler SUVs and Jeep Gladiator trucks due to an electrical connection issue in the electric-hydraulic power steering pump wiring.<\/p>\n The automaker said the issue could, in \u2060rare circumstances, cause combustible materials to overheat, potentially leading to a vehicle fire.<\/p>\n A loose electrical connection can result in melting of the connection, which could ultimately lead to a vehicle fire, added Stellantis, whose brands also include \u200cFiat, Chrysler and Peugeot.<\/p>\n At least 72 fires possibly tied to issue<\/p>\n Stellantis said it was aware of customer assistance records and field reports of at least \u200b72 fires that may be tied to the issue, and one injury.<\/p>\n The recall includes nearly 1.08 million vehicles in the United States, 106,000 in Canada, 23,000 in Mexico and about 125,000 in other markets around the world, Stellantis \u2060said.<\/p>\n NHTSA opened an investigation in September 2024 into nearly 800,000 Jeep Wrangler and Gladiator vehicles from the \u200c2021-2023 model years over engine fire concerns, saying the \u200chydraulic power steering pump wiring may overheat and cause a vehicle fire, even when the vehicle is parked with the ignition in the “Off” position.<\/p>\n