Park outside: power steering wiring may catch fire
Defect Summary
Chrysler (fca us, llc) is recalling certain 2021-2025 jeep wrangler, wrangler 4xe, and jeep gladiator vehicles. 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.
Safety Consequence
A vehicle fire increases the risk of injury.
Corrective Action
Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures, until their vehicle is repaired. Dealers will inspect and replace the wiring and electric hydraulic power steering pump, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed july 9, 2026. Owners may contact fca us llc customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Fca us llc's number for this recall is 21d. The vehicle identification numbers (vins) involved in this recall will become searchable on nhtsa.gov on june 11, 2026.
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Other recalls from Chrysler (fca Us, Llc) or involving Steering.
FAQ: Recall 26V363000
Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.
What is recall 26V363000?
NHTSA recall 26V363000 was issued by Chrysler (fca Us, Llc) on June 4, 2026. It addresses: Park outside: power steering wiring may catch fire. The recall affects approximately 1,076,999 vehicles, with the defect involving the Steering component.
How do I get this recall repaired?
Contact any authorized Chrysler (fca Us, Llc) dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 26V363000 or the manufacturer campaign number 21D. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.
Is my vehicle included in this recall?
The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.
Why is this recall flagged for fire risk?
This recall has been classified as having a fire risk when parked. NHTSA generally advises affected owners to park outside, away from structures and other vehicles, until the defect is repaired.
How long do I have to get a recall repair done?
There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.
Where does the data on this page come from?
All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-08-17. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.