Stellantis recalling more than 1.3 million Jeep vehicles worldwide over fire concerns

Stellantis ​said on Tuesday it is recalling ‌more than 1.3 million Jeep SUVs and trucks worldwide over fire concerns and urged owners to ​park away from structures or other ​vehicles until a fix is completed.

The recall ⁠covers 2021-2025 model year Jeep Wrangler and ​Jeep Gladiator trucks over an electrical connection ​issue in the electric hydraulic power steering pump wiring, which in rare circumstances could cause combustible materials ​to overheat, potentially leading to a vehicle ​fire.

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 said.

Stellantis said the recall ​will involve ​inspecting and ⁠possibly repairing or replacing the wiring harness or electric hydraulic power ​steering pump.

Stellantis said it is working ​to ⁠accelerate remedy availability and anticipates a recall fix no later than July.

It said it ⁠had ​received reports of one potential ​injury tied to the issue but no crashes or ​fatalities.

Via Reuters

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