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Jeep parent company Stellantis is recalling more than 1 million 2021–2025 Jeep Gladiator and Wrangler vehicles worldwide because an electrical defect in the power steering system can cause them to catch fire, even when parked and turned off.

According to documents filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), the recall covers about 1,076,999 Jeep Gladiator and Wrangler vehicles in the United States, with additional units affected in Canada, Mexico, and other international markets.

The campaign includes roughly 788,000 Wrangler SUVs and about 289,000 Gladiator pickup trucks from model years 2021 through 2025. Stellantis says only an estimated 0.1% of vehicles are expected to have the defect, but it is recalling the entire population out of caution, according to CBC.

The problem involves the electric-hydraulic power steering pump, where an electrical connection can develop high resistance, generating excessive heat.

In rare cases, the heat can cause nearby combustible materials to overheat and ignite, creating a risk of an under-hood fire. Regulators and the automaker warn that fires can occur even when the vehicle is parked with the ignition switched off.

Stellantis and NHTSA are urging owners of affected vehicles to park them outside and away from structures until repairs are completed, CBS News reported.

Owners may notice warning signs before a fire, including a loss of power steering assist or a "Service Power Steering" message on the instrument cluster. Drivers who experience these symptoms are advised to contact a dealer immediately and follow parking guidance.

Stellantis told regulators it is aware of at least 72 incidents potentially related to the defect, including 35 confirmed to be linked to the overheating connection.

The company has reported one possible injury, but no crashes associated with the issue. NHTSA has issued an "urgent park outside" safety notice as it monitors the recall and any additional incident reports.

Dealers will inspect the electric hydraulic power steering pump wiring harness and repair or replace components as needed at no cost to owners.

Stellantis said it is finalizing a remedy and will notify owners by mail once parts and procedures are ready. The company noted that production has been updated to prevent the problem in newly built vehicles, as per Motor1.