Stellantis Recalls 1,896 Jeep Wrangler, Gladiator Vehicles
The recall covers Jeep Wrangler and Gladiator models sold in South Africa between 2021 and 2025 over a steering pump electrical fault.
Updated on Nov. 3, 2026 in Automotive — General
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Stellantis South Africa has recalled 1,896 Jeep Wrangler and Gladiator vehicles, the National Consumer Commission announced on Tuesday. The recall concerns an electrical fault in the electric hydraulic power steering pump connection.
Why it matters
The fault can cause a warning that power steering assistance has been lost and, at high electrical resistance, overheating of combustible materials. Owners of affected vehicles in South Africa are being asked to check their vehicles and arrange inspection.
The recall covers 1,896 units of the Jeep Wrangler and Gladiator, made available for sale in South Africa between 2021 and 2025. The electric hydraulic power steering pump is the component at the centre of the fault.
The players
Stellantis South Africa
The local arm of the global automaker Stellantis, which imports and sells Jeep vehicles in South Africa and is conducting the recall.
National Consumer Commission
South Africa's statutory body that enforces the Consumer Protection Act and announced the Jeep recall.
The details
Affected owners can check whether their vehicle is included by entering their vehicle identification number on the Jeep website. Vehicles found to be affected should be taken to the nearest authorised Jeep dealership for inspection and, if needed, repair at no cost.
Timeline
Vehicles were made available for sale in South Africa between 2021 and 2025.
The National Consumer Commission announced the recall on Tuesday, 3 November 2026.
Roadmap
The recall is processed through the National Consumer Commission under the Consumer Protection Act 68 of 2008, which places safety-defect obligations on suppliers of goods sold in South Africa. It follows the same regulatory path used for other vehicle recalls in the country, with the manufacturer carrying out repairs at no cost to owners.
Owners of affected Jeep Wrangler and Gladiator vehicles should check their VIN on the Jeep website to see whether their car is included. If it is, they should book an inspection with the nearest authorised Jeep dealership, where any necessary repair is free of charge.
The takeaway
Vehicle owners who bought a Jeep Wrangler or Gladiator between 2021 and 2025 should verify their VIN now rather than wait for a notice, since the steering fault can give a warning of lost power assistance.
Further reading
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