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

[FreshStart]

If someone has no issue and just responding to the recall, I can't see why this isn't a have a free coffee while you wait kind of commitment. I've been leaning towards a battery issue and not quite sure why this isn't a priority. Not because I want to be special or anything, but if it really is a recall-related failure, I'd think Stellantis needs to know about it right away.

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[BourbonRunner]

If someone has no issue and just responding to the recall, I can't see why this isn't a have a free coffee while you wait kind of commitment. I've been leaning towards a battery issue and not quite sure why this isn't a priority. Not because I want to be special or anything, but if it really is a recall-related failure, I'd think Stellantis needs to know about it right away.

You're not wrong. If anything they could save themselves a boatload of customer and service dept irritation by being clear that the INSPECTION portion is 20 minutes that you can wait for and have a cuppa coffee in the lounge. If the repair is needed, it's going to be a loaner/shuttle situation and handle accordingly.

Had I not had the pressure test done and the UConnect diagnostics performed I could have been in and out in an hour. I'd wait for that. Hell, I spent 20 minutes shooting the shit with a salesman on the floor drooling over Hellcat Durangos.

 

[FreshStart]

You're not wrong. If anything they could save themselves a boatload of customer and service dept irritation by being clear that the INSPECTION portion is 20 minutes that you can wait for and have a cuppa coffee in the lounge. If the repair is needed, it's going to be a loaner/shuttle situation and handle accordingly.

Had I not had the pressure test done and the UConnect diagnostics performed I could have been in and out in an hour. I'd wait for that. Hell, I spent 20 minutes shooting the shit with a salesman on the floor drooling over Hellcat Durangos.

I had an initial response from Stellantis, offering rental reimbursement of $50 per day, or $60 a day if I rent a Chrysler vehicle. My response was that I picked the cheapest possible rental because I didn't trust you would reimburse me and I will still have the same out of pocket costs if I upgrade to one of your vehicles. I'm not holding my breath for an answer today, but at least we have some baby steps.

I wonder what the Bronco folks are going through with their massive recall?

 

[BourbonRunner]

Probably similar. We had the BS in for a recall and some maintenance. The local Ford dealer is jammed up with Bronco and F150 recall work alone. And if you ask any of the service writers, they'll all tell you they specifically do not own newer Fords for many reasons, least of which is the recalls.

 

[Wheelin98TJ]

Probably similar. We had the BS in for a recall and some maintenance. The local Ford dealer is jammed up with Bronco and F150 recall work alone. And if you ask any of the service writers, they'll all tell you they specifically do not own newer Fords for many reasons, least of which is the recalls.

I've only had 1 recall on my 2020 F150.

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