Jeep Recalls Wrangler Vehicles Due to Seat Belt Buckle Fracture Risk
FCA US is recalling 2011-2018 right-hand drive Jeep Wranglers because the driver's seat belt buckle strap may fracture, rendering the seat belt inoperable.
What this means for you
Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 3/5 (High).
Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.
Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (seat belt failure) that increases the risk of injury in a crash, but the source text does not report any specific injuries or fatalities, fitting the 'High' severity criteria for risk-of-harm products where injury has not yet been reported.
Plain-English summary
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2011-2018 Jeep Wrangler right-hand drive vehicles. The recall addresses a defect where the driver's seat belt buckle mounting strap may fracture and separate from the seat frame.
A separated or severed seat belt buckle strap will result in an inoperable seat belt, increasing the risk of injury in the event of a crash. The source text does not report any specific injuries or fatalities associated with this defect.
FCA US will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's seat belt buckle free of charge. Interim notices were mailed on November 19, 2019, and the recall began on March 26, 2020. Owners may contact FCA customer service at 1-800-853-1403 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.
The recalled product
- Product
- JEEP WRANGLER
- Brand
- JEEP
- Manufacturer
- Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
- Category
- Vehicle — Seat Belts
- Affected units
- 11,463
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)
- WRANGLER
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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