India, June 9 -- Stellantis N.V. (STLA) is pulling back over 1.3 million vehicles globally because of a possible fire hazard affecting certain Jeep Wrangler SUVs and Jeep Gladiator trucks.
This recall impacts around 1.08 million vehicles in the U.S., alongside about 106,000 in Canada, 23,000 in Mexico, and 125,000 in other regions. The models involved are the 2021-2025 Jeep Wrangler SUVs and Jeep Gladiator pickups that feature an electric-hydraulic power steering pump.
The company has indicated that a loose electrical connection in the wiring of the power steering pump can get overheated, leading to melting and possibly igniting nearby materials, which poses a fire risk even when the vehicle is just parked and off. Stellantis has reported...