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

[Shibbyjeep]

Im in Canada and im on the NHTSA List.

I guess the US is used to taking care of everyone lol.

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[jmr]

My 2025 Mojave is not on the recall list and my 2024 Wrangler Rubicon is on the list.

 

[Stan H]

There have been a few forum members who have reported it. One that I recall came home from work for lunch and their truck burned up in the driveway.

Another noticed smoke in some stop/go driving, pulled over, and poof.

So yes, the chances are slim, but it has happened.

I've been inspecting mine since first reading those^ stories and the connector seems to be the same as it ever has been.

I almost wonder if it's an assembly thing, like, yes our pumps were made such that the connection could be pushed in too far (or something) causing the prongs to get out of alignment, making a worse resistance, then heat - fire. So theoretically if someone on the assembly line didn't "force it home" they could be fine, for now.

One time on a really really cold day in winter I had started truck went to pull out turned and it seemed as though the steering quit. I horsed it back straight and it came back. Went to work got home crawled underneath took the connection off cleaned contacts with alcohol. And placed back. Never had another problem.

 

[sammy stewart]

Is this fire risk showing up there already or not until they have a fix? I checked my VIN and it said I didn't have any "unrepaired" recalls.

The recalls are not posted all at once due to the large volume of vehicles. Mine wasn’t listed yesterday, but it is showing a recall today. .

It’s probably due to a bad connection at the power connector that shorted out.

the parts weren’t made to size correctly so they had to use excessive force to connect the parts causing separation of terminals and/or an improper connection

 

[Pisgahlj]

I called my dealer and they said my VIN is not affected. IDK

Why not input your vin yourself into the https://www.nhtsa.gov/ to verify instead of taking dealers word for it.

 

[sammy stewart]

Happened to drop a delivery at the dealer today and know the service department good enough she looked mine up, nothing on her end for mine.

Recheck today.

 

[Pisgahlj]

The recalls are not posted all at once due to the large volume of vehicles. Mine wasn’t listed yesterday, but it is showing a recall today. .

the parts weren’t made to size correctly so they had to use excessive force to connect the parts causing separation of terminals and/or an improper connection

Today was the first day the Vin list was published. So No, it wouldn't have been there yesterday. Today was the official notification date with vins. There could have been some yesterday, but all notifications stated 6/11 for Vin lookup availability

 

[sammy stewart]

Yes, there were discussions a while ago about a few trucks catching fire for an unknown reason. The p/s circuit and connector were suspected. In fact, I recall seeing a pic where some rodents actually chewed on the supply wires. I also remember a forum member's truck catching fire while driving down the road. Another caught fire after sitting for a week or so. I can't recall what to search for.

Honestly, just about any newer vehicle could have a fire--they are so intricate with a ton of sensors and wires. What ticks me off is the fact that it took a long time for Jeep to act.

They knew about this issue a

Is this fire risk showing up there already or not until they have a fix? I checked my VIN and it said I didn't have any "unrepaired" recalls.

check again

 

[DylanM]

I almost wonder if it's an assembly thing, like, yes our pumps were made such that the connection could be pushed in too far (or something) causing the prongs to get out of alignment, making a worse resistance, then heat - fire. So theoretically if someone on the assembly line didn't "force it home" they could be fine, for now.

It's the opposite problem (too much force is required to make the connection), though the effect is the same as you surmise.

"Between April 2025 and May 2025, FCA US TSRC learned the EHPSP header was manufactured out of specified tolerances, resulting in insertion forces which exceed the specification. Increased insertion forces can lead to spread terminals and reduced likelihood the EHPSP electrical connector will be fully connected to the EHPSP header. Both of these conditions can lead to high resistance in the EHPSP electrical connection. Additionally, FCA US TSRC received notification of a terminal push out condition on the EHPSP electrical connector, which can result in high resistance."

 

[sammy stewart]

It’s probably due to a bad connection at the power connector that shorted out.

Factory parts were the wrong size, but they forced them together anyway. They knew about this issue prior to 2023, yet chose to close an initial investigation early 2024.

 

[LouisvEarlleJT]

Just got off the phone with a dealer (that I actually trust). They're being told parts might not be available until SEPTEMBER.

 

[Gvsukids]

Are we going to check in and announce if we are on the list?

Just got off the phone with a dealer (that I actually trust). They're being told parts might not be available until SEPTEMBER.

That was reported earlier.

 

[azmojave]

Why not input your vin yourself into the https://www.nhtsa.gov/ to verify instead of taking dealers word for it.

I did and posted a picture
https://www.jeepgladiatorforum.com/...tor-fire-risk-june-9-2026.108998/post-1749935

 

[DylanM]

Running the numbers of Gladiator sales during the affected period versus the number subject to recall stated on the report, it looks like we can roughly expect about 80% of 2021 to mid-2025 model year JT owners will be getting a recall notice. This thread is going to get really long if everybody posts to say they're on the list.

For perspective, if the expected 0.1% of recalled vehicles will require remedy actually holds true, we're looking at just under a total of 300 Gladiators will need parts replacement.

 

[IamPro2A]

Looks like I dodged a bullet. My 2025 Gladiator is not on the list, but the 2021 I sold a few months ago is. Also, the wife's 2026 Wrangler is not there (which was expected, since '26 isn't part of the recall) and neither was her last Wrangler, a '25.

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