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

[BourbonRunner]

I got the letter early last week and the local CDJR dealer has me in first thing Monday morning for the eval and potential fix. Per them they have the parts in stock if needed and to budget half a day for the service. I'll post up here the outcome. Hopefully it's complete because I'm supposed to run to Assateague Tuesday for some fishing.

Since it's in there, I'm having them pressure test the cooling system to determine where exactly it's leaking from aside from the crack in the tank. I have the Mishimoto aluminum tank on hand and the low temp thermostat is en route (finally). After I recover from my knee scope on August 3 I'm doing a full flush and swapping those two and maybe a water pump in.

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[Bandit’s Lair]

Those are nice tanks. I want to pick one up for mine too. Haven’t gotten to it yet. One of these days.

 

[TexasProud]

Part replaced or just inspected and passed?

No Idea, Dropped it off, used my last "free" oil change and tire rotation, picked it up, and parked it back in my garage. If it's broke, fix it, if it ain't broke, don't fix it. When I built my panhead, I got a t-shirt that said "Ride them till the wheels fall off", The t-shirt turned into rags, and the panhead was still running down the highway, and the wheels never fell off.

 

[BourbonRunner]

Those are nice tanks. I want to pick one up for mine too. Haven’t gotten to it yet. One of these days.

I weighed getting another OEM at around $60-70 or just biting the bullet and getting the Mishimoto. The Mishimoto holds more coolant than than stock so **hopefully** it means it will run a little cooler with the extra volume. The low temp thermostat should kick it in quicker and its aluminum housing should hopefully help with additional heat dissipation.

Barring any Very Bad News Monday I'll be grabbing some silicone hoses as well. I'm doing my best to future proof the cooling system, lower overall operating temps and replace what's there with OEM+. Short of cutting speed holes in the hood, this is the way.

 

[ecidiego]

No Idea, Dropped it off, used my last "free" oil change and tire rotation, picked it up, and parked it back in my garage. If it's broke, fix it, if it ain't broke, don't fix it. When I built my panhead, I got a t-shirt that said "Ride them till the wheels fall off", The t-shirt turned into rags, and the panhead was still running down the highway, and the wheels never fell off.

Check your oil level. They like to just 'fill er up' to the top.

 

[ChrisNLA]

My truck appears to be part of the recall. I was changing the oil today so pulled the air intake box out while I was in there.

Looks fine to me. Fully connected, lock is in place, seals are not pulled out, no chafing.

This is part of a bigger harness that runs along the inside of the passenger fender so I see why they are cutting all the power steering ends and connectors off and just using an overlay harness as part of the recall.

Anyway. I have some things I want to sort out later this year so the dealer and look then and close out the recall - but at least I know I have no issue to worry about in the interim.

 

[Rockabillyroy]

I'd say mine looks "fine"?

thanks. The pictures and description were a big help. Saved me a trip to the dealership.

 

[MrBones]

Got my letter this week and called one of the three closest dealers. "Parts not available until September. You can bring it in for inspection but if it fails we keep it and get you a loaner." So I potentially lose my JTM for a whole summer? Not rolling the dice on that. I've got two more dealers to contact. I park outside anyway.

 

[Mud Pie]

Got my letter this week and called one of the three closest dealers. "Parts not available until September. You can bring it in for inspection but if it fails we keep it and get you a loaner." So I potentially lose my JTM for a whole summer? Not rolling the dice on that. I've got two more dealers to contact. I park outside anyway.

Ask what the loaner is....

 

[Maximus Gladius]

I was told I could wait so I handed them my keys, went in and made a nice coffee and sat down to read some forum stuff and then the inspection was done and given the thumbs up.

 

[LouisvEarlleJT]

Got my letter this week and called one of the three closest dealers. "Parts not available until September. You can bring it in for inspection but if it fails we keep it and get you a loaner." So I potentially lose my JTM for a whole summer? Not rolling the dice on that. I've got two more dealers to contact. I park outside anyway.

free mileage and wear/tear on something that isn’t yours is a pretty good deal

 

[Dilly’S Willy]

Loaners are GENERALLY either a Compass or Renegade. That's what all the dealers around me do at least. Cheaper product, better mpg, less "risk" on their end. Rarely have I seen a loaner be a JL/JT. Would be nice to have that though.
- My last loaner (Renegade) had issues, wipers were shot, driver door wouldn't always open or stay latched shut, and if it did...it was only because I had to run the heat for 30-40 minutes on full blast to "defrost" the whole vehicle from the inside. You'll never catch me buying one of those POS.

 

[Mud Pie]

Loaners are GENERALLY either a Compass or Renegade. That's what all the dealers around me do at least. Cheaper product, better mpg, less "risk" on their end. Rarely have I seen a loaner be a JL/JT. Would be nice to have that though.
- My last loaner (Renegade) had issues, wipers were shot, driver door wouldn't always open or stay latched shut, and if it did...it was only because I had to run the heat for 30-40 minutes on full blast to "defrost" the whole vehicle from the inside. You'll never catch me buying one of those POS.

One guess what I got rid of to buy my Gladiator.

I agree with you 100% !! The worst vehicle I've ever owned.

 

[Dilly’S Willy]

One guess what I got rid of to buy my Gladiator.

I agree with you 100% !! The worst vehicle I've ever owned.

Well since they're both similar, just one's bigger a bit, I'm guessing a Renegade. But they're literally just Fiat 500's in a "Jeep" body. I never liked the loaner I had, came 9 speed, but you'll never hit even 8th gear without cruising over 80mph. 9th must be for DC where they drive 95+ during rush hour in all 12 lanes.

 

[BourbonRunner]

Sitting in the waiting room (Fugazi IYKYK) for a shuttle.

The service writer said the majority of Jeeps with PS pump recalls are 4XE Wranglers- they haven’t seen any JT’s or non-4XEs yet. So that’s encouraging I guess. I’m getting that pressure test and having them check UConnect. Unmarried my Tazer last night and still didn’t get the ORP back.

I’ve also put them on notice I’m starting to see corrosion on the door hinges, too.

It’s a Jeep thing…

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