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RAM 1500 Recall 20V580: Front Seat Belts May Not Slow Occupants in a Crash

NHTSA campaign 20V580, reported September 24, 2020, 2,114 vehicles potentially affected.

What this recall means for you

Certain front seat belt retractors may not properly slow the occupant's forward movement after the belt locks. In a crash, this can mean the belts fail to restrain the front occupant as intended, which increases the risk of injury.

If your vehicle is included in this recall, the front seat belt retractors will be replaced free of charge by an authorized dealer. Chrysler will also notify affected owners directly. You can contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403 (recall number W67) with questions. To find out whether your specific vehicle has open recalls, check your VIN on the NHTSA recall lookup site or with a dealer.

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The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 20V580Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
Component
SEAT BELTS; SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR
Problem
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2019 Jeep Wrangler and Ram 2500, 2019-2020 Ram 1500 and 2020 Jeep Gladiator vehicles. In the event of a crash, a front seat belt retractor may not properly slow the occupant's forward movement after locking.
Risk
In the event of a crash, if the front seat belts fail to lock, there is an increased risk of injury.
Remedy
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front seat belt retractors, free of charge. The recall began November 12, 2020. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is W67.
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.

Affected vehicles

Jeep Gladiator2020
Jeep Wrangler2019
RAM 150020192020
RAM 25002019