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🧸 Product DE BG FR HU LU December 3, 2021

Jeep — Wrangler

Passenger car

Risk level
Serious risk
Type
Fire
Category
Motor vehicles
Hazard
The plug-in coupling of the fuel line may rupture. This can result in the uncontrolled penetration of petrol into the engine compartment and cause a vehicle fire, increasing the risk of injury to persons inside and outside the vehicle and a risk of damage to property.
Origin
United States

⚖️ Actions ordered by authorities

  • ▸ Measures ordered by economic operators (to: Manufacturer) Recall of the product from end users
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Archived (older alert)
This alert was reported 1743 days ago and has been moved from our active feed to the archive. The original safety information still applies — we have no confirmation from the issuing agency that the product is safe again. Refer to the official notice for the current status.
📈 Timeline
117 days in total
May 17, 2026 September 11, 2026
Daily snapshot data starts accumulating once the scheduler runs — for now this is interpolated from the agency's first/last dates.

What is this? A problem with some Jeep Wranglers. The fuel line plug can break. This may let petrol leak into the engine area.

What's happening? The broken part could cause a fire in the car. This is a serious safety risk.

Does this affect me? If you own a Jeep Wrangler, check if your car is part of this issue.

What should I do? Call your Jeep dealer right away. Ask your mechanic if you need a repair.

🤖 This plain-language summary is automatically generated from the official agency notice using AI. It is for general information only — not medical advice. For decisions about your health, always consult a pharmacist or doctor and read the official source linked below.

🔬 Medical / technical details (for professionals)
Brand(s) / product name(s)
Jeep
Agency-published detail

Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Fire · Category: Motor vehicles · Hazard: The plug-in coupling of the fuel line may rupture. This can result in the uncontrolled penetration of petrol into the engine compartment and cause a vehicle fire, increasing the risk of injury to persons inside and outside the vehicle and a risk of damage to property. · Origin: United States

First published
December 3, 2021
Last refreshed by us
3 months ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10004702

All information on this page comes from the official agency notice. We translate and summarise it; we don't add or edit facts.

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❓ Frequently asked questions

▸ What is this product recall alert about?
Jeep — Wrangler. Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Fire · Category: Motor vehicles · Hazard: The plug-in coupling of the fuel line may rupture. This can result in the uncontrolled penetration of petrol into the engine compartment and cause a vehicle fire, increasing the risk of injury to persons i...
▸ When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on December 3, 2021 by EU Safety Gate.
▸ Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to the following countries: Germany, Bulgaria, France, Hungary, and Luxembourg.
▸ How serious is this alert?
Serious risk. A serious risk means the product or medicine can cause significant harm. Treat the alert as urgent.
▸ What should I do?
If you have this product at home, stop using it and return it to the point of purchase for a refund. Keep the receipt if you have one — most retailers refund without it for safety recalls.
▸ Where can I find the official notice?
The full official notice is published on ec.europa.eu.

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