JEEP has been forced to recall thousands of cars over a tire issue – with no warning light triggered by the flaw.
The US brand has said they will inspect and replace parts of specific affected vehicles at no cost to owners, with notification letters expected to be sent by September 2, 2025.
An issue discovered in the 2024-2025 models of the Jeep Wrangler has forced the US brand to issue a recall[/caption]
The flaw prevents the tire pressure monitoring system from displaying a warning light[/caption]
The problem is not related to a part defect, according to documents filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration[/caption]
The Jeep Wrangler is considered an exceptionally capable and fun off-roader[/caption]
According to Dayton24/7Now, the issue is unique to 2024-2025 models of the Jeep Wrangler, one of their top sellers.
The flaw prevents the tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) from displaying a warning light – which could lead to unaddressed tire pressure problems and an increased risk of a crash.
It also violates federal safety standards for TPMS.
Stellantis, which also owns the Jeep brand, issued the recall specifically as the remote start antenna cable might be pinched, which is believed to prevent the tire pressure monitoring system warning light from working properly.
However, the problem is not related to a part defect, according to documents filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
Owners with questions have been urged to contact Chrysler’s customer service at 1-800-853-1403, referencing recall number 56C.
Ordinarily, the Wrangler is considered an exceptionally capable and fun off-roader – that boasts modern tech and safety upgrades.
However, the latest models have been criticised for being expensive to buy and run.
Nevertheless, the name-plate is an icon to many and remains one of the best 4x4s on the market.
This comes as more than 219,000 Dodge and Ram vehicles have been recalled – with thousands of drivers unknowingly putting their lives at risk every time they shift into reverse.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration issued a safety recall on 141,906 Ram ProMaster vans and 77,671 Dodge Journey SUVs across the US.
Affected models for Ram were manufactured between May 2019 and November 2021, while the affected Dodge SUVs had been made between May 2019 and December 2020.
Both models experienced a “loss of rearview camera image,” presenting either a blank, black, or blue screen where the rearview image should be.
Elsewhere back in June, Stellantis announced in a statement that it will be bringing back sub-brand SRT (short for Street and Racing Technology).
Tim Kuniskis, Ram’s CEO and Stellantis’ head of American brands, will oversee the project, which promises to deliver brand-new models for Dodge, Jeep, Ram and Chrysler.
SRT was a performance division within Stellantis known for creating high-performance vehicles – first debuted with the iconic Dodge Viper in 1989.
“We’re getting the band back together,” Kuniskis said in a statement.
“SRT is another box we needed to check as we head into a product launch cadence, enabling more performance than we’ve ever seen before.”
“We’re working with our product development and technology organization to select the best engineers in powertrain and vehicle dynamics to build a team worthy of the SRT name,” he added.
Top Ford recalls in 2025
FORD has issued a historic number of recalls so far this year.
Here’s a look at some of the most significant safety announcements that affected millions of the brand’s vehicles.
- In August, 355,000 models, including the F-550 SC, F-450 SD, F-350 SD, F-250 SD, and the 2025 F-150, were recalled over issues with the instrument safety panel
- Just days prior, over 103,000 F-150s were recalled over an axle fault
- In July, Ford announced that 700,000 vehicles were at risk of having a fuel leak problem
- In the same month, over 850,000 Ford cars were found to potentially have a fuel pump defect that could put them at risk of a crash
- Also in July, 200,000 Ford cars were found to potentially have a software glitch affecting rearview cameras
- In June, four new Ford recalls were announced over several issues, including brake malfunctions
- In May, Ford recalled 273,000 cars over a potentially dangerous brake issue
- In April, 148,000 Ford cars were recalled over fears of a fire risk
- And in March, the brand recalled one model over gearbox problems
