Chrysler's parent company, Stellantis, says it's recalling almost 1.08 million Jeep Wranglers and Gladiators in the U.S. due to a potential fire hazard.
The company notified the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration of the recall.
The model years involved are 2021 - 2025.
Stellantis explained in a statement to CBS News 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.
"Out of an abundance of caution, (Stellantis is) taking this action and advising owners of these vehicles to park away from structures or other vehicles until the remedy is obtained."
The NHTSA says the fires could break out "even when the vehicle is parked with the ignition switched off."
Stellantis added that affected customers will be told via first class mail when they can schedule service.
The automaker says it's "working diligently" to makes remedies available to customers and "anticipates a solution no later than July."
Some 253,000 more vehicles in Canada, Mexico and outside North America are also part of the recall, Stellantis points out.
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