CarRecallWatch- Component
- SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
- Problem
- Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2011-2018 Jeep Wrangler right hand drive vehicles. The driver's seat belt buckle mounting strap may fracture and separate from the seat frame.
- Risk
- 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.
- Remedy
- FCA US will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's seat belt buckle, free of charge. Interim notices informing owners of the safety risk were mailed November 19, 2019. Owners will received a second letter and the recall began March 26, 2020. Owners may contact FCA customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA's number for this recall is VA6.
- Notes
- Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
What this recall means for you
On certain 2011-2018 Jeep Wrangler vehicles with right hand drive, the mounting strap for the driver's seat belt buckle may fracture and separate from the seat frame.
If the strap separates or is severed, the driver's seat belt will not work. This raises the risk of injury in a crash because the belt may not restrain the driver as intended.
Dealers will replace the driver's seat belt buckle free of charge. Owners who have not yet received notice can call FCA US customer service at 1-800-853-1403 (recall VA6). You can also check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Jeep Wrangler | 20112012201320142015201620172018 |
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