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Jeep Steering Recalls Include Shaft Failures and Pump Fire Risks
⚠ 1 carries a park-outside (fire risk) advisory.
Wrangler and Grand Cherokee recur most often in these steering notices. The 2018 Wrangler has an intermediate-shaft weld concern, while the 2019 Wrangler has a steering-column stub shaft that may break and allow steering-wheel detachment. Another Wrangler and Gladiator notice describes power-steering pump wiring that may overheat and cause fire, including with the ignition off. Grand Cherokee concerns involve intermediate-shaft disconnection on certain 2022-2023 Grand Cherokee and 2021-2023 Grand Cherokee L vehicles, plus steering-knuckle separation on certain 2024 Grand Cherokee vehicles. The 2019-2020 Cherokee has a separate steering-rack gear breakage concern. Loss of steering control repeats across several mechanical defects.
Warning signs to watch for
- May 2018 Wrangler steering-shaft recall, U48 — a split weld may cause the steering wheel to lose center positioning and reduce steering responsiveness.
Can you keep driving? What the notices say
The June 2026 Wrangler and Gladiator steering-pump fire recall tells owners to park outside and away from structures until repaired. It does not tell owners to stop driving. This is the only listed steering recall with a park-outside instruction. The March 2019 steering-column, May 2018 intermediate-shaft weld, August 2019 Cherokee steering-rack, May 2023 Grand Cherokee intermediate-shaft, and February 2024 Grand Cherokee steering-knuckle notices do not tell owners to stop driving. None of the listed steering notices carries a stop-driving instruction.
What the free repair involves
Free remedies differ by recall. V29 covers steering-column inspection and replacement as necessary. U48 covers intermediate-shaft inspection and replacement as necessary. V99 replaces the steering gear. Recall 58A inspects and replaces the intermediate shaft and assembly parts if necessary. Recall 07B replaces the steering knuckle. The June 2026 recall inspects and replaces wiring and the electric hydraulic power steering pump as necessary.
Severity at a glance
| Severity | Recalls |
|---|---|
| critical | 2 |
| high | 4 |
Models affected most
Where owners report steering problems most
NHTSA owner complaints filed under steering for the Jeep models and years in this guide. Complaints are unverified reports and are not limited to the recalled defects.
| Vehicle | Steering complaints |
|---|---|
| 2018 Jeep Wrangler | 1,115 |
| 2019 Jeep Wrangler | 445 |
| 2021 Jeep Wrangler | 249 |
| 2019 Jeep Cherokee | 120 |
| 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee | 102 |
| 2021 Jeep Gladiator | 94 |
| 2022 Jeep Wrangler | 81 |
| 2023 Jeep Wrangler | 58 |
Every recall in this group
| Date | Recall | Severity |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 4, 2026 | Jeep Wrangler and Gladiator Steering Pump Fire Risk · park outside | critical |
| Feb 22, 2024 | Jeep Grand Cherokee Steering Knuckle May Separate | high |
| May 18, 2023 | Jeep Grand Cherokee Steering Shaft May Disconnect | high |
| Aug 29, 2019 | Jeep Cherokee Steering Rack Gear May Break | high |
| Mar 14, 2019 | Jeep Wrangler, Ram 1500 Steering Wheel Detachment Risk | critical |
| May 25, 2018 | Jeep Wrangler Steering Shaft Weld Defect Risk | high |
Common questions
Which Jeep steering recall tells owners to park outside?
The June 4, 2026 Wrangler and Gladiator steering-pump notice advises parking outside and away from structures until repair. It describes wiring that may overheat and cause a vehicle fire even when the vehicle is parked with the ignition off.
What is the difference between the two Wrangler shaft defects?
The May 2018 notice concerns an intermediate-shaft weld that may split on certain 2018 Wranglers. The March 2019 notice concerns a steering-column stub shaft that may break on certain 2019 Wranglers, potentially allowing the steering wheel to detach.
Which Grand Cherokee steering parts do dealers repair?
Under 58A, dealers inspect and, if necessary, replace the intermediate shaft and assembly parts on the vehicles covered by that notice. Under 07B, dealers replace the steering knuckle on certain 2024 Grand Cherokee vehicles. Both remedies are free.
A recall applies only to specific vehicles. Check your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.