DETROIT: Stellantis said Tuesday It’s recalling greater than 1.3 million Jeep SUVs and vans globally attributable to a possible fireplace hazard and suggested homeowners to park away from constructions or different automobiles till a restore is accomplished.
The recall impacts sure 2021-2025 mannequin 12 months Jeep Wrangler and Jeep Gladiator automobiles. The corporate mentioned {an electrical} connection subject within the electrical hydraulic energy steering pump wiring may, in uncommon circumstances, trigger flamable supplies to overheat, growing the danger of a automobile fireplace.
Of the full recall, almost 1.08 million automobiles are in the USA, 106,000 in Canada, 23,000 in Mexico and roughly 125,000 in different markets, in line with Stellantis.
The corporate mentioned the repair will contain inspecting and, if mandatory, repairing or changing the wiring harness or the electrical hydraulic energy steering pump. Stellantis mentioned it’s working to speed up treatment availability and expects to supply a repair no later than July.
Stellantis mentioned it has obtained experiences of 1 potential damage linked to the difficulty however no crashes or fatalities. Homeowners are urged to observe the parking steerage till the recall work is accomplished.
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