Jeep Fuse Update Process

IMPORTANT SAFETY RECALL
NHTSA RECALL NO. 26E037
July 2026

This notice is sent to you in accordance with the National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act.

Rockford Corporation has decided that a defect which relates to motor vehicle safety exists in certain Rockford Fosgate amplifier kits identified below that were sold through various retailers or installers, or online via the Rockford Fosgate website. Rockford is conducting a voluntary safety recall to address the issue. You are receiving this letter because sales records indicate that you may have purchased one or more of these kits.

What Products are Involved?
This recall involves the following amplifier kits:

Kit No.	Manufacturing Dates	Vehicle Application
18WRNGLER-STG5	Jan 01, 2023 - Dec 19, 2024	MY 2018 – 2023 Jeep Wrangler
24WRNGLR-FOX	Jan 01, 2023 - Aug 03, 2024	MY 2024+ Jeep Wrangler
24WRNGLER-STG3	Jan 01, 2024 - Oct 23, 2025	MY 2024+ Jeep Wrangler
20GLADR-STG5	Jan 01, 2023 - Jun 26, 2024	MY 2020+ Jeep Gladiator

What is the Problem?
The subject amplifier kits were shipped with a 150-amp ANL style fuse, which may provide insufficient circuit protection in the event of a short circuit or other fault in the amplifiers. Without adequate circuit protection, a short circuit or other fault in the amplifiers may create a risk of a thermal event or a fire. 

What should you do?
If you own one of these kits, please contact Rockford Customer Service at 1-800-669-9899, option 2 or [e-mail]. You will be asked to provide a copy of the receipt or invoice that includes the dealer/installer name, location, and date of purchase.  If you purchased your kit online, you will be asked to provide a copy of your purchase documents.   Once we confirm that your product is covered by this recall, we will send you a recall kit that will include an 80-amp blade-style fuse and instructions for replacing the existing 150-amp ANL fuse. If you prefer, you may take the kit, along with this letter, to an authorized Rockford Fosgate dealer/installer to have the new fuse installed free of charge. The repair should take approximately 15 minutes to perform, but the dealer/installer may require your vehicle for a longer period of time due to scheduling. To find an authorized dealer near you, please visit: https://rockfordfosgate.com/dealerlocator/

The below images are intended solely to help you easily distinguish between ANL and Blade style fuses;

150-Amp ANL style fuse	80-Amp Blade style fuse	Recall Kit (1130-84431-01) 80A MAXI fuse and (2) M6x1x6.2 nickel plated screws

If you no longer own the vehicle on which the recalled kit has been installed, please forward this notice to the new owner and provide the new owner’s address to Rockford.

In accordance with Federal law, any vehicle lessor receiving this recall notice must forward a copy of this notice to the lessee within ten (10) days.

What If You Already Paid for This Repair?
If you previously paid to have this recall condition repaired, you may be eligible to receive reimbursement for certain costs related to the repair. Please contact Rockford for more information.  

Questions or Concerns?
If you have questions or concerns about this recall, you may contact Rockford Customer Service at 1-800-669-9899, option 2 or [e-mail].

If you are unable to obtain a remedy without charge within a reasonable time, you may submit a complaint to: Administrator, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE, Washington, DC 20590; or call the toll-free Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.

We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause, but we are taking this action in the interest of your personal safety and satisfaction with our products.

Sincerely,
Rockford Corporation

---

INSTALLATION PROCEDURE

---

In this video we’ll walk you through the fuse update on your Rockford Fosgate’s Jeep Audio system.

Welcome back I’m Eric with Rockford Fosgate and today we’ll be walking you through the fuse update on our 2020 Jeep Gladiator equipped with the 20GLADR-STG5 audio kit that can be done in under 15 minutes.

This update will be identical on the 18WRNGLER-STG5 and 24WRNGLER-STG3 audio kits, in addition to the 24WRNGLR-FOX kit equipped in 2024 and newer Rocky Ridge Jeep Wranglers. 

Tools Required

To get started, you’ll need the following kit which is available from Rockford Fosgate.  It includes (1) 80A MAXI BLADE, 32V FUSE and (2)  M6x1x6.2 nickel plated screws.  You’ll also need:

1. 3mm Allen Wrench or hex bit
2. 5mm Allen Wrench or hex bit
3. Torque wrench that can be adjusted to 4-Newton Meters

Getting Started

Before you start, make sure the vehicle is cooled down.  When you’re ready, open the hood and disconnect the negative battery terminal using a 10mm socket or adjustable wrench.

Update Fuse Process

1. Locate the Rockford Fosgate fuse holder and depress the top two edges to disengage the cover, then remove the cover from the fuse holder.
2. Use the 5mm Allen Wrench or hex bit to loosen the (2) M8x1 screws that retain the existing 150A ANL fuse.
3. Remove the 150A fuse and discard as this will no longer be needed.
4. Verify the new fuse is 80A. Place it into the middle of the fuse block between the two retaining clips.
5. Thread the (2) M6x1x6.2 screws into the retaining clips.  Verify the fuse is properly seated, then torque the screws to 2-Newton Meters (about 17.7-inch pounds)
6. Re-tighten the (2) M8x1 screws with washers back onto the fuse block (without the ANL fuse) and Torque to 4-Newton Meters (about 35.4-inch pounds)
7. Position the bottom edge of the fuse cover on the assembly, then depress the top two edges to snap the top of the fuse cover into place.
8. Now we’re ready to replace the negative terminal on our battery and get this Jeep back on the trails.

Technical Support

As you can see, that update was straight forward.  If you prefer a professional do the update, we have a network of Authorized Rockford Fosgate Dealers that can be found on our website.  If you have any questions don’t hesitate to contact our technical support. They can be reached Monday thru Friday at 1-800-669-9899 or thru live-chat at the bottom of our website at rockfordfosgate.com.