The defect
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2026 Jeep Gladiator and Jeep Wrangler vehicles. The walls for the steel wheels may be too thin, allowing them to crack or detach, which can result in a loss of vehicle control.
The risk
Loss of vehicle control increases the risk of a crash.
The remedy
Dealers will inspect and replace the steel wheels and valve stems, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed September 4, 2026. Owners may contact FCA customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA's number for this recall is 05D. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will become searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning July 23, 2026.
NHTSA's own wording · initiated by MFR
Vehicles covered
| Model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Jeep Gladiator | 2026 |
| Jeep Wrangler | 2026 |
Components: WHEELS
Model years in this recall
NHTSA complaints and the number of recall campaigns for each model year this recall covers.
| Model | Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jeep Gladiator | 2026 | 3 | 2 |
| Jeep Wrangler | 2026 | 12 | 3 |
Other wheels recalls in 2026
12 of the 666 recall campaigns reported to NHTSA in 2026 concerned the wheels; Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) filed 225 campaigns in all.
| 26V693000 20 Oct 2026 | Hyundai Motor America |
| 26V682000 16 Oct 2026 | Porsche Cars North America, Inc. |
| 26V640000 2 Oct 2026 | Rosenbauer America |
| 26V351000 28 May 2026 | Mack Trucks, Inc. |
| 26V350000 28 May 2026 | Volvo Trucks North America |
| 26V304000 14 May 2026 | General Motors, LLC |
| 26V255000 21 Apr 2026 | Tesla, Inc. |
| 26V235000 14 Apr 2026 | Ford Motor Company |
NHTSA recalls (public domain) · all recalls of 2026