The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·19V248000·Announced 2019-03-28

2019 Jeep Cherokee Recalled for Loose Front Passenger Seat Bolts

Chrysler is recalling 2019 Jeep Cherokee vehicles because loose front passenger seat mounting bolts may allow the seat to move in a crash, increasing injury risk.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (loose seat mounting bolts) that increases the risk of injury in a crash, which aligns with the rubric criteria for a score of 4.

Plain-English summary

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2019 Jeep Cherokee vehicles. The recall addresses a defect where the front passenger seat mounting bolts may be loose.

In the event of a crash, the loose bolts may allow the seat to move, which increases the risk of injury to the occupant. The recall began on April 11, 2019.

Chrysler has notified owners, and dealers will tighten the mounting bolts free of charge. Owners may contact FCA US customer service at 1-800-853-1403 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236. Chrysler's number for this recall is V31.

The recalled product

Product
JEEP CHEROKEE
Brand
JEEP
Manufacturer
Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
Category
Vehicle — Seat
Hazard
Affected units
253

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (1)

  • CHEROKEE

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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