Stellantis has issued a recall for 641 Jeep Wrangler and Gladiator vehicles equipped with steel wheels that may crack under normal driving conditions.
The affected vehicles were built between November 10 and November 16, 2025, and are fitted with a specific steel wheel supplied by Maxion Wheels.
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According to documents filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), the wheel may have been manufactured with a “thin wall condition.”
If the wheel develops a crack and eventually separates, the driver could suddenly lose control, increasing the risk of a crash.
FCA notes there are no warning signs that the wheel is about to fail.
Recall Details and Remedy
As of June 24, 2026, Stellantis had received no warranty claims, customer assistance reports, field reports, crashes, or injuries related to the defect in any market.
Despite that, FCA’s Vehicle Regulations Committee determined on July 9, 2026, that the condition constitutes a safety defect requiring a recall.
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Dealers will inspect the steel wheel and replace it if necessary. FCA will also replace the valve stem as part of the repair.
Owners are advised to stop driving immediately if their vehicle is equipped with the affected wheels.
FCA specifically recommends parking the vehicle outside, though the reason for this precaution is not specified.
Dealers will be notified beginning July 23, 2026, while owner notification letters are scheduled to begin mailing on September 4, 2026.
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Affected VINs will become searchable through NHTSA’s recall database starting July 23.
