Stellantis recalls over 1 million US vehicles over power steering defect, NHTSA says

June 9 (Reuters) - ‌Chrysler-parent Stellantis ​is ​recalling 1,076,999 vehicles in the U.S. due to a ‌defect in the power steering system ⁠that could increase the risk of ‌fire, the U.S. 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 U.S. 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.

(Reporting by Bipasha Dey in Bengaluru; Editing by Mrigank ‌Dhaniwala)

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