You think you’ve got some pieces of inventory that just won’t turn?

New CARFAX data released on Thursday showed the total number of park outside recalls has spiked nearly 50% in the last week to more than 3.2 million vehicles nationwide.

CARFAX recapped that a park outside recall is issued when automakers and federal safety regulators determine a vehicle could catch fire even when it is turned off and unattended. Owners are advised to park those vehicles outdoors and away from homes, garages, and other structures until the recall repair is completed.

Analysts explained the increase comes after Stellantis issued a major safety recall affecting more than 1 million vehicles — primarily 2021 to 2025 Jeep Wrangler SUVs and Gladiator pickup trucks — due to concerns that they could unexpectedly catch fire.

Stellantis told CARFAX that the Jeeps “may have an electrical connection issue in the electric hydraulic power steering pump wiring. In rare circumstances, this may cause combustible materials to overheat, potentially leading to a vehicle fire.”

Faisal Hasan, vice president of data acquisition at CARFAX, added in a news release, “an unrepaired park outside recall doesn’t just put a vehicle at risk, it can threaten garages, homes, and anything parked nearby.”

Stemming from that potential risk, CARFAX pinpointed the Top 10 states with the most vehicles under park outside recalls:

  1. Texas: 302,000
  2. California: 300,000
  3. Florida: 279,000
  4. Ohio: 138,000
  5. Pennsylvania: 136,000
  6. New York: 121,000
  7. Georgia: 117,000
  8. North Carolina: 123,000
  9. Illinois: 109,000
  10. Arizona: 96,000