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HighNHTSA·26V456000·Announced 2027-04-07

2026 Jeep Gladiator and Wrangler Steel Wheels Crack or Detach Recall

Chrysler is recalling certain 2026 Jeep Gladiator and Wrangler vehicles because the steel wheels may be too thin and crack or detach, risking loss of vehicle control.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The source text describes a structural vehicle defect (thin-walled wheels that may crack or detach) that directly risks loss of vehicle control and increased crash risk. No injuries or deaths are reported, but the hazard is concrete and directly safety-related, placing this at High per the rubric's criterion for risk-of-harm products.

Plain-English summary

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2026 Jeep Gladiator and Jeep Wrangler vehicles. The walls of the steel wheels may be too thin, allowing them to crack or detach, which can result in a loss of vehicle control.

A loss of vehicle control increases the risk of a crash. Dealers will inspect and replace the steel wheels and valve stems as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed on September 4, 2026.

Owners may contact FCA customer service at 1-800-853-1403 for more information. FCA's number for this recall is 05D. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will become searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning July 23, 2026.

The recalled product

Product
2026 JEEP GLADIATOR
Brand
JEEP
Manufacturer
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
Category
Vehicle — Wheels / Structural Defect
Hazard
  • wheel-failure
  • loss-of-control
  • crash-risk
Affected units
641

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (2)

  • GLADIATOR
  • WRANGLER

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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