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What happened—and what the closure means
NHTSA opened preliminary evaluation PE24-024 on September 6, 2024, to examine reports of fires in the engine compartments of certain 2021–2023 Jeep Wrangler and Gladiator vehicles. News coverage reported that the agency closed the evaluation in late September 2026 and will continue monitoring. The official recall filing available here documents the later recall, but not NHTSA’s closing resume or its full rationale. The reported closure therefore should not be read as confirmation that the hazard is gone or that recalled vehicles have all been fixed.
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The investigation and the recall have different scopes. The investigation’s opening resume estimated 781,459 vehicles. Recall 26V363, submitted by FCA US, LLC, covers a potentially involved population of 1,076,999 vehicles from model years 2021–2025.
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|---|---|---|
| Vehicles | 2021–2023 Wrangler and Gladiator | 2021–2025 Wrangler and Gladiator |
| Population | 781,459 estimated by NHTSA in the 2024 opening resume | 1,076,999 potentially involved, per FCA’s 2026 recall filing: 787,887 Wranglers and 289,112 Gladiators |
| Status | Closure reported in late September 2026; the closing resume was not available in the official documents cited here | Recall report submitted June 4, 2026; owners should use the VIN lookup and contact a dealer |
What the Jeep fire recall says
FCA’s recall filing identifies an electrical connection associated with the electric hydraulic power steering pump (EHPSP). The connection may develop high electrical resistance, overheat nearby combustible material, and potentially lead to a fire. FCA’s chronology says tolerance and terminal-position issues could contribute to high resistance and that a loose connection could melt.
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Some owners may experience loss of power steering assist or see a “Service Power Steering” diagnostic trouble code, but the filing does not say every affected vehicle will display a warning. The recall describes fires as a potential outcome; it does not establish that every vehicle in the recall population has the defect.
Which vehicles are included in recall 26V363?
FCA lists 1,076,999 potentially involved Wranglers and Gladiators from model years 2021–2025. The stated production ranges begin June 24, 2020, for Wrangler and August 18, 2020, for Gladiator; both end December 2, 2024. Model year and production date alone are not a substitute for checking the VIN, which determines whether a particular vehicle has an unrepaired recall.
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FCA estimated that 0.1% of the recall population had the defect. That is the manufacturer’s estimate in its filing, not an independently measured rate or an assessment of an individual owner’s risk.
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- Find the vehicle’s 17-character VIN. It is commonly visible through the windshield on the driver’s side or on the vehicle registration and insurance documents.
- Open NHTSA’s recall lookup and enter the VIN to check for unrepaired recalls.
- If the lookup lists recall 26V363, contact a Jeep dealership to arrange the recall inspection and remedy. Ask the dealer about the vehicle-specific instructions and service availability.
- If the lookup shows no unrepaired recall but you believe the vehicle may be affected, check again later or contact a dealer. NHTSA says VIN records for newly announced recalls may be added continuously.
What owners should do while waiting for service
FCA advises owners to park affected vehicles away from structures or other vehicles until the remedy is obtained. Follow any interim safety instructions that apply to your vehicle and confirm the next steps with a dealership. The recall remedy is an inspection and repair or replacement of affected parts as necessary; aftermarket equipment or a generic diagnostic tool is not a substitute for that recall work.
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- September 6, 2024: NHTSA opened PE24-024, examining alleged ignition-off fires in 2021–2023 Wranglers and Gladiators. Its opening resume estimated 781,459 vehicles.
- March 12, 2025: NHTSA sent FCA an information request. FCA’s recall chronology says it responded in full on May 9, 2025.
- April–May 2025: FCA’s chronology says it learned the EHPSP header was outside specified tolerances, potentially making connector insertion harder and contributing to high resistance; it also received notice of terminal push-out.
- April 2026: FCA reported confirming that a loose electrical connection could melt and potentially lead to a vehicle fire.
- May 28, 2026: FCA’s Vehicle Regulations Committee determined a safety defect existed in certain vehicles.
- June 4, 2026: FCA submitted recall report 26V363, identifying 1,076,999 potentially involved vehicles and describing an inspect, repair, or replace remedy along with interim parking advice.
- Late September 2026: News coverage reported NHTSA’s closure of the preliminary evaluation. The official closing resume and full closure rationale are not available in the documents cited here.
What FCA reported about incidents
In its filing, FCA reported that, as of May 18, 2026, it had 63 customer assistance records, 72 field reports (35 confirmed as originating at the EHPSP interface), and 12 other service records across all markets. It reported no known accidents and one potentially related injury. These manufacturer-reported figures describe records across markets; they do not predict the risk for any particular vehicle.
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