Stellantis recalls over 1 mn US vehicles over power steering defect: NHTSA

Chrysler-parent Stellantis is recalling 1,076,999 vehicles in the US due to a defect in the power steering system that could ‌increase the risk ​of fire, the US ​National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said ​on Tuesday.

 

The electric hydraulic power steering pump wiring may overheat and potentially cause a vehicle fire, even when ​the vehicle is parked with the ‌ignition switched off, the regulator said. The ​recall covers certain 2021-2025 Jeep Wrangler and Jeep Gladiator vehicles, it added.

 

As part of ‌the remedy, dealers ​will inspect ‌and replace affected components as necessary, free ‌of charge.

 

Separately, Stellantis is recalling another ​17,277 US vehicles over a battery pack defect that could lead ​to fire, including when the vehicle is turned off, NHTSA ‌said.

 

 

Last month, the automaker recalled over ‌419,000 vehicles due to an issue with the improper deployment of side airbags.