The Recall Desk
Our severity:HighNHTSA·21V919000·Announced 2021-11-23

2022 Jeep Wagoneer and Grand Wagoneer Seat Locking Defect

Chrysler is recalling 2022 Jeep Wagoneer and Grand Wagoneer vehicles because the rear center-seat recliner strap may prevent the seat back from locking into the upright position. This defect increases crash injury risk and violates Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 207.

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: This is a structural vehicle defect (seat locking failure) with no reported injuries or deaths. Per the severity rubric, when the hazard is theoretical and no illnesses or injuries have been reported, the maximum score is 3 (High). The defect creates potential risk in crashes but no actual harm has occurred.

Plain-English summary

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2022 Jeep Wagoneer and Grand Wagoneer vehicles. The second-row center-seat recliner pull strap may bind on the seat trim surface, which can prevent the seat back from locking into the upright position. This defect violates Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 207 (Seating Systems).

A seat back that is not locked into position can increase the risk of injury in a crash. The recall affects approximately 793 vehicles. Owner notification letters were mailed on December 23, 2021.

Dealers will inspect and replace the rear center-seat recliner strap free of charge. Owners can contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403 to schedule service. Additional information is available from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or www.nhtsa.gov.

The recalled product

Product
JEEP GRAND WAGONEER, WAGONEER
Brand
JEEP
Manufacturer
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
Category
Vehicle — Seating Systems
Hazard
Affected units
793

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 (2)

  • GRAND WAGONEER
  • WAGONEER

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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