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SevereNHTSA·20V580000·Announced 2020-09-24

Chrysler Recalls Jeep and Ram Vehicles for Front Seat Belt Retractor Defect

Chrysler is recalling specific 2019-2020 Jeep and Ram vehicles because front seat belt retractors may not properly slow occupants in a crash, increasing injury risk.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect in a safety-critical component (seat belt retractors) that increases the risk of injury in a crash, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2019 Jeep Wrangler, 2019 Ram 2500, 2019-2020 Ram 1500, and 2020 Jeep Gladiator vehicles. The recall addresses a defect in the front seat belt retractors. In the event of a crash, these retractors may not properly slow the occupant's forward movement after locking.

If the front seat belts fail to lock, there is an increased risk of injury to the occupant. The recall began on November 12, 2020. Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front seat belt retractors free of charge.

Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403 for more information. Chrysler's number for this recall is W67. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or visit www.safercar.gov.

The recalled product

Product
JEEP, RAM GLADIATOR, 2500, WRANGLER, 1500
Brand
JEEP
Manufacturer
Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
Category
Vehicle — Seat Belts
Hazard
Affected units
2,114

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 (4)

  • GLADIATOR
  • 2500
  • WRANGLER
  • 1500

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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