CARFAX: 'Park Outside' Recalls Jump Nearly 50% Due to New Fire Risk to More than 3.2 Million Vehicles Nationwide

More than 1 million Stellantis vehicles recalled for fire risk

CENTREVILLE, Va., June 18, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- New CARFAX data shows the total number of Park Outside recalls jumped nearly 50% in the last week, to more than 3.2 million vehicles nationwide. The increase comes after Stellantis issued a major safety recall affecting more than 1 million vehicles due to concerns that they could unexpectedly catch fire.

Stellantis, the parent company of Chrysler and other brands, said the recalled vehicles, primarily model-year 2021-2025 Jeep Wrangler SUVs and Gladiator pickup trucks, face a potential fire risk. Stellantis tells CARFAX that the Jeeps "may have an electrical connection issue in the electric hydraulic power steering pump wiring. In rare circumstances, this may cause combustible materials to overheat, potentially leading to a vehicle fire."

"An unrepaired Park Outside recall doesn't just put a vehicle at risk, it can threaten garages, homes, and anything parked nearby," said Faisal Hasan, Vice President of Data Acquisition at CARFAX. "Although we never want to see a jump in these serious recalls, the good news is recall repairs are free. You can check whether your car has an unfixed recall, for free, at carfax.com/recall."

Here are the Top 10 states with the most vehicles under Park Outside recalls:

A "Park Outside" recall is issued when automakers and federal safety regulators determine a vehicle could catch fire even when it is turned off and unattended. Owners are advised to park those vehicles outdoors and away from homes, garages, and other structures until the recall repair is completed.

CARFAX recommends that vehicle owners check for open recalls regularly and schedule repairs as soon as possible. Recall repairs are performed at no cost to the owner. Drivers can visit carfax.com/recall to see whether their vehicles have an open recall. Drivers can also use the free CARFAX Car Care app to stay on top of routine services and critical maintenance with timely reminders, recall alerts, and other important vehicle updates.

Stellantis added in a statement to CARFAX that "affected customers will be notified" and that they anticipate "a solution no later than July."

Editor's note: State and DMA data is available upon request. Interviews are also available upon request. Please contact Em Nguyen at [email protected].

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