NHTSA recall 19V680000
Seat belts › Front › Anchorage
Jeep Wrangler
Reported Sep 26, 201911,463 vehicles affectedChrysler (FCA US LLC)Maker’s number VA6Built Oct 13, 2010 – Mar 27, 2018
The defect
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.
The 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.
The 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.