Jeep fire class action overview:
- Who: Plaintiff Nikki Bell filed a class action lawsuit against FCA US LLC.
- Why: Bell claims FCA Jeep Wrangler and Gladiator vehicles have a defect that can lead to a fire risk.
- Where: The Jeep Wrangler fire class action was filed in Michigan federal court.
Jeep Wrangler and Gladiator vehicles from model years 2021-2023 have a defect that also poses a fire risk, a new class action lawsuit alleges.
Plaintiff Nikki Bell filed the nationwide class action complaint against Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA US LLC) on March 3 in Michigan federal court, alleging violations of state and federal consumer laws.
Bell alleges the Jeep vehicles have defective parts that increase the risk of a fire starting spontaneously, even when the vehicle is parked and not in use.
The Jeep fire class action lawsuit claims the defect is related to the power steering pump electrical connector, which can cause a thermal event leading to a fire.
Jeep fire defect caused at least one fatality, lawsuit alleges
The Jeep fire class action lawsuit alleges the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) opened an investigation into the issue in September 2024, which was prompted by multiple reports of engine compartment fires in Jeep Wrangler and Gladiator vehicles.
The lawsuit also claims at least one fatal accident was caused by a vehicle fire due to the defect.
The Jeep fire class action lawsuit alleges FCA was aware of the defect based on consumer complaints and communications with NHTSA, but concealed the issue from consumers at the time of sale or lease.
Bell claims if she and other class members had known about the defect, they would not have purchased or leased the vehicles or would have paid less for them.
As a result, she says owners and lessees of the affected vehicles have suffered a loss of money, property and/or value of their vehicles.
The lawsuit seeks to represent all persons in the United States who purchased or leased a 2021 through 2023 model-year Jeep Wrangler JL or Jeep Gladiator vehicle.
It asserts claims for breach of implied warranty of merchantability, violation of the Illinois Consumer Fraud Act, unjust enrichment and violation of the Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act.
The lawsuit seeks certification of the class action, damages, attorney fees and costs and a jury trial.
A separate Jeep fire class action lawsuit has been filed targeting the 2020-2024 Jeep Wrangler, 2021-2023 Jeep Gladiator, and 2022-2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee models.
What do you think of the allegations in this Jeep Wrangler fire class action? Let us know in the comments.
The plaintiffs are represented by E. Powell Miller and Dennis A. Lienhardt, Jr. of The Miller Law Firm PC, Steve W. Berman, Rachel Fitzpatrick of Hagens Berman Sobol Shapiro LLP, Myles McGuire, Eugene Y. Turin and Joseph Dunklin of McGuire Law, P.C., John Sawin of Sawin Law Ltd. and Scott A. Morgan of Morgan Law Firm, Ltd.
The Jeep Wrangler fire class action is Bell v. FCA US LLC, Case No. 2:25-cv-10583 in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan.
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6 thoughts onJeep class action claims 2021-2023 Wrangler, Gladiator vehicles at risk of catching fire
I have 2020 Wrangler and need to know if I’m included in this or a separate one?
Today, 9/10/25 my 2021 Jeep Gladiator burnt down to the frame. Total loss. I got out jist in time, but it only took less than 15 min. We are dealing with insurance stuff now. Fire Marshall indicates it started at the Power Steering Pump. Let me know if the class action goes through and what I need to do to join up.
I bought 2021 Jeep Gladiator in late 2024 and want to know if we should be involved in this.
I have a 2023 jeep gladiator, is it for all jeep gladiators .
I purchased a 2023 jeep gladiator less than 17,000 miles. two transmission codes popped up and two OBDII codes. It does not move at all! We had just came back from a trip thank god it didn’t happen when we were 3 hours away from home. I took it back to the dear ship to see what’s going on. I’m without a vehicle now and it an inconvenience with work, kids and their sports.. how can I join this or do I qualify?
My husband and I just bought a Jeep Gladiator 2021. How do we know if we can become members.