Got a Jeep Recall Letter? Your California Lemon Law Rights

If you own a Jeep Wrangler or Gladiator and just received a recall letter in the mail, you're not alone. In June 2026, Stellantis recalled more than 1.3 million Jeeps worldwide — roughly 1.08 million in the United States — over a power-steering wiring defect that can overheat and start a fire, even when the vehicle is parked and turned off. Owner notification letters began going out this summer. Here's what the letter means and what to do next.

What the recall covers

The recall affects 2021–2025 Jeep Wrangler and Jeep Gladiator vehicles. Federal safety regulators have linked the defect to dozens of fires. The cause is an electrical connection in the power-steering pump wiring that can loosen, overheat, and melt — creating a fire risk that exists even when the Jeep is off. Because of that, Stellantis is telling owners to park outdoors and away from buildings and other vehicles until the repair is completed.

What to do when you get the letter

• Follow the safety guidance. Park outside, away from structures and other cars, until your Jeep is repaired.
• Keep the recall letter. It documents the defect and the date you were notified — both useful if a claim becomes necessary.
• Schedule the free recall repair at a Jeep dealer once parts are available.
• Save every repair order. Note each date your Jeep is in the shop and what the dealer did.
• Watch for repeat problems. If the fix doesn't hold, or the same issue returns, that can matter under the Lemon Law.

A recall isn't automatically a lemon — but it can lead to one

Getting a recall notice does not by itself make your Jeep a lemon. A recall is the manufacturer acknowledging a defect and offering a free fix. The Lemon Law comes into play when that defect — or any substantial warranty defect — can't actually be repaired after a reasonable number of attempts, or leaves your vehicle out of service for an extended time. A fire-risk defect is a safety issue, which California treats more seriously and which requires fewer failed repair attempts to qualify.

When your Jeep may qualify

If the recall repair doesn't fix the problem, if you're waiting an unreasonable amount of time for parts while unable to safely use your vehicle, or if your Wrangler or Gladiator has other unresolved warranty defects, you may have a claim. California's Lemon Law can entitle you to a buyback, a replacement, or a cash settlement — and Stellantis pays your attorney fees on a successful claim, so a case review costs you nothing.

What to do next

Hold on to your recall letter and every service record, get the recall repair done, and if the problem persists or your Jeep spends significant time in the shop, get a free case review to find out whether it qualifies.