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HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) – A nationwide recall affecting more than 1 million Jeep vehicles is raising safety concerns for drivers, including some in Hawaii.<\/p>\n

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The recall involves certain 2021 through 2025 Jeep Wrangler and Gladiator models equipped with an electric hydraulic power steering pump. Federal safety officials say a defect in the system could cause an electrical short, increasing the risk of a fire even when the engine is turned off.<\/p>\n

Dozens of vehicles nationwide have reported malfunctions, including fires. So far, no incidents have been reported in Hawaii.<\/p>\n

For local rental company Cabin Fever Campers, the recall is already taking a financial toll.<\/p>\n

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Owner Wilson Rodrigues said four of the company\u2019s Jeeps, which are rented out through the car sharing platform Turo, are affected.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt feels like we kind of just got laid off in a way because we went from having a full job or full bookings to having only half of them,\u201d Rodrigues said.<\/p>\n

Rodrigues said having half of his Jeep fleet sidelined has significantly impacted business.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt\u2019s the steering wheel. There\u2019s some cables inside that can cause a fire,\u201d he said while showing one of the recalled vehicles.<\/p>\n

Beyond lost bookings, Rodrigues said storing the recalled vehicles has created another challenge.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt\u2019s really a hassle because we need to park them somewhere safe where we know we\u2019re not putting anyone in danger,\u201d he said. \u201cMost hotels won\u2019t take the cars because of the VIN.\u201d<\/p>\n

He estimates the recall is costing the business between $6,000 and $8,000 each month in lost revenue.<\/p>\n

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\u201cJust on this recall, we\u2019re probably losing anywhere from 6 to 8,000 every month,\u201d Rodrigues said. \u201cIt\u2019s a big chunk of our income every month.\u201d<\/p>\n

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One recalled Jeep has already been sitting idle for nearly a week, and Rodrigues fears repairs could take months.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt\u2019s been stuck here for almost a week now, and it\u2019s going to be here for the next two or three months and we don\u2019t know what to do,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

Even once repairs are available, Rodrigues expects long wait times at dealerships because of the number of affected vehicles.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe Jeep dealerships are going to be so packed for months on end,\u201d he said. \u201cThink about how many people are going to be lined up for weeks and weeks and months on end to get this fixed.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Despite the setback, Rodrigues said the company\u2019s camper van business has helped keep operations afloat.<\/p>\n

Cabin Fever Campers also rents camper vans that allow visitors to stay overnight with built-in sleeping areas and kitchens.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis is honestly what right now has been saving our business,\u201d Rodrigues said. \u201cPeople can come and spend the night in one of these.\u201d<\/p>\n

Rodrigues said Jeep has not provided an exact timeline for repairs, leaving business owners like him waiting for answers.<\/p>\n

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