Recall: 1M+ Jeep Wrangler and Gladiator Fire Risk (June 9, 2026)

[mkopec]

Mine was in for inspection yesterday. 2021 Anniversary Edition. Got a thumbs up on the connector with no parts needed.

Took mine in yesterday (2023 Mojave), and they said the same thing. I asked if this means I can start parking in the garage again, and they said yes. I plan to verify this with Stellantis, though.

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[Bandit’s Lair]

Took mine in yesterday (2023 Mojave), and they said the same thing. I asked if this means I can start parking in the garage again, and they said yes. I plan to verify this with Stellantis, though.

Just keep that documentation of the inspection done. Preferably in a fireproof something or another.

 

[Mud Pie]

All these vehicles getting "cleared" somewhat concerns me. I will be literally, putting my house and home on the line based on an inspection by someone that probably doesn't care one way or another.

Sure, if it is faulty and something happens, I have a legal recourse. But at the same time I'll be Jeep-less and homeless...sorry, that's not PC anymore. I'll be "un-housed". Sheesh.

 

[Bandit’s Lair]

All these vehicles getting "cleared" somewhat concerns me. I will be literally, putting my house and home on the line based on an inspection by someone that probably doesn't care one way or another.

Sure, if it is faulty and something happens, I have a legal recourse. But at the same time I'll be Jeep-less and homeless...sorry, that's not PC anymore. I'll be "un-housed". Sheesh.

Yeah but if it burns down Jeep can build you a house……. Like a 5000sqft Garage House!!!!! To work on the NEW GLADIATOR!!!!! Because who wants a house with an attached garage when you can have a Garage with an attached house?

 

[VladtheGlad]

Vlad checked out good this morning - Orlando Dodge, Jeep Chrysler is the boss - in at 8:15 and out at 9:00 and every person I dealt with was super nice. About as painless as one can hope for.

 

[Mud Pie]

Yeah but if it burns down Jeep can build you a house……. Like a 5000sqft Garage House!!!!! To work on the NEW GLADIATOR!!!!! Because who wants a house with an attached garage when you can have a Garage with an attached house?

I wouldn't hold my breath on that one....you know Jeep has some high-powered lawyers and they'll be fighting you until you die of frustration before they pay out. All the while you're sleeping in a rented RV in your driveway.

I don't know, but I'd venture a guess that when you sign your "cleared" paperwork, there is some fine print that by signing you agree to hold Jeep harmless for any and all future damages. Sounds like standard lawyer-speak that benefits them and them alone. Like I said, I don't know, but it wouldn't surprise me in the least.

 

[DylanM]

All these vehicles getting "cleared" somewhat concerns me. I will be literally, putting my house and home on the line based on an inspection by someone that probably doesn't care one way or another.

Sure, if it is faulty and something happens, I have a legal recourse. But at the same time I'll be Jeep-less and homeless...sorry, that's not PC anymore. I'll be "un-housed". Sheesh.

The NHTSA report on the problem predicted about 0.1% of all affected vehicles would actually have a problem, so it really shouldn't come as a surprise that most inspections do result in a "cleared" determination.

I'd suggest that if you don't trust the service department to do the inspection with proper care, inspect it yourself beforehand using the instructions document attached in post #380 of this thread.

 

[JeffinNV]

I wouldn't hold my breath on that one....you know Jeep has some high-powered lawyers and they'll be fighting you until you die of frustration before they pay out. All the while you're sleeping in a rented RV in your driveway.

I don't know, but I'd venture a guess that when you sign your "cleared" paperwork, there is some fine print that by signing you agree to hold Jeep harmless for any and all future damages. Sounds like standard lawyer-speak that benefits them and them alone. Like I said, I don't know, but it wouldn't surprise me in the least.

If the worst happens it will be my insurance company fighting Jeep Stellantis to get reimbursed for building my new house.

 

[ChrisNLA]

All these vehicles getting "cleared" somewhat concerns me. I will be literally, putting my house and home on the line based on an inspection by someone that probably doesn't care one way or another.

Sure, if it is faulty and something happens, I have a legal recourse. But at the same time I'll be Jeep-less and homeless...sorry, that's not PC anymore. I'll be "un-housed". Sheesh.

Based on the criteria in the inspection documents, and the actual incident rate being extremely low, this looks like a very easy item to confidently get a go/no go on.

But, I'm saying that as someone who has done several years of electrical work on a vehicle production line - so spotting an abnormality for me is akin to putting on pants. It's second nature

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