JEEP WRANGLER 2018: SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 19V680000

Make Model Year
JEEP WRANGLER 2018
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2020-03-26 2019-09-26 2019-09-26

Production Dates: 2010-10-13 - 2018-03-27

Manufacturers Involved: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)

Manufacturer Campaign Number: VA6

Component: SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 11463

Report Initiator: ODI ODI Report

Summary

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.

Consequence

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.