2026 Jeep Gladiator, 2026 Jeep Wrangler recall: Steel Wheels May Crack and Separate
Report received by NHTSA: July 16, 2026.
Built by the Tribune's code from NHTSA's official records. No AI wrote this page. Updated Nov. 4, 2026.
- What's recalled
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.
- Who's affected
641 vehicles potentially affected, according to NHTSA. Models: 2026 Jeep Gladiator, 2026 Jeep Wrangler.
- Compared with
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) has 41 NHTSA recalls in 2026 so far, compared with 52 in all of 2025.
Counted by the Tribune from NHTSA's records since Nov. 1, 2016.
- Before this
427 earlier NHTSA recalls by Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) since Nov. 1, 2016; the 5 most recent:
- July 1, 2026 2026 RAM 1500 recall: Parking & Daytime Running Lights May Fail/FMVSS 108
- June 30, 2026 2026 Jeep Grand Wagoneer, 2026 Jeep Grand Wagoneer L recall: Loss of Electronic Stability Control & Brake Assist/FMVSS 126 & 135
- June 30, 2026 2022-2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee, 2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee L, 2023 Jeep Wagoneer and 1 more model recall: Gear Position Indicator Not Displayed/FMVSS 102
- June 4, 2026 2021-2025 Jeep Gladiator, 2021-2025 Jeep Wrangler, 2021-2025 Jeep Wrangler 4XE recall: Park Outside: Power Steering Wiring May Catch Fire
- June 4, 2026 2020-2022 Chrysler Pacifica recall: Park Outside: Battery May Catch Fire
Counted by the Tribune from NHTSA's records since Nov. 1, 2016.
- What to do and when
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 record, word for word
- Check it yourself
NHTSA's VIN lookup shows whether a specific vehicle has an open recall.
Models in this recall
- Jeep Gladiator 2026
- Jeep Wrangler 2026
The record as NHTSA published it
| NHTSA recall number | 26V456000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Component | WHEELS |
| Report received by NHTSA | July 16, 2026 |
| Potentially affected | 641 vehicles |
| Manufacturer's recall number | 05D |
| “Do not drive” warning | No |
| Fire risk when parked (“park outside”) | No |
Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration recall records (public domain). NHTSA's record