Jeep Owners Urged to Park Outside as Fire Risk Recall Expands

If you own a Jeep, you might want to check your driveway tonight. A major recall has been issued for hundreds of thousands of Jeep vehicles due to a fire risk that could ignite even when the engine is off. The warning is blunt: park outside, away from structures, until repairs are made.

This isn’t the first time Stellantis, Jeep’s parent company, has dealt with this problem, and the stakes couldn’t be higher.

The recall covers specific models from recent years, including the Jeep Cherokee and Grand Cherokee, where a faulty anti-lock brake control module can short-circuit and catch fire. The defect has been linked to multiple reports of fires, some occurring while vehicles were parked and unattended.

Owners are being told to park outdoors and away from garages, carports, or any building until dealers can install a free fix. Stellantis says parts are on the way, but the timeline for repairs remains unclear.

For many drivers, the instinct is to brush off a recall notice, especially if the car seems fine. But fire experts warn that waiting can be dangerous. A vehicle fire can spread to a home in minutes, and with the defect potentially activating without warning, the “park outside” instruction isn’t a suggestion, it’s a safety measure.

If you own an affected model, check your VIN on the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s website immediately. Your local dealership can schedule the repair at no cost.

The bigger picture here is that automakers have struggled to keep up with electrical system reliability in modern vehicles. For Jeep owners, the message is simple: take the recall seriously, park away from anything flammable, and get the fix as soon as it’s available. A few weeks of inconvenience is a small price to pay for peace of mind.