Jeep Tells 641 Owners: Park Your Wrangler or Gladiator Immediately Over Wheel Crack Risk

Even the toughest vehicles have bad days. Jeep’s Wrangler and Gladiator, known for surviving rock crawls and muddy trails, are now facing an unexpected problem: their steel wheels might be too thin. Stellantis has issued a stop-drive order for 641 vehicles built in a narrow six-day window last November, warning that a defective wheel could crack and separate without any warning.

The recall covers Wranglers and Gladiators assembled between November 10 and November 16, 2025, fitted with a specific steel wheel from supplier Maxion Wheels. According to documents filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, the wheel may have a “thin wall condition” that can lead to cracking.

If the wheel fails while driving, the driver could lose control of the vehicle, raising the risk of a crash. FCA notes there have been no reported crashes, injuries, or warranty claims tied to the defect so far.

The company’s Vehicle Regulations Committee decided on July 9 that the issue qualifies as a safety defect. As a fix, dealers will inspect the wheel and replace it if needed, and they’ll also swap out the valve stem. ” The reason for that instruction isn’t clear, but the company is clearly erring on the side of caution.

Dealer notifications start July 23, and owner recall letters will go out beginning September 4. Owners can check whether their vehicle is affected by searching the NHTSA recall database for their VIN starting July 23. In the meantime, if you own a Wrangler or Gladiator built in that November week, park it and call your dealer.