Jeep Wrangler: Anchorage

Date

Sept. 26, 2019

Filed by

Chrysler (FCA US LLC)

Vehicles

Jeep Wrangler (2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018)

Component

Seat Belts › Front › Anchorage

Description of 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.

Potentially affected

11463

What can happen

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.

Recall 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.

Owner notification date

March 26, 2020

Manufacturer campaign number

VA6

Recall type

V (vehicle)

Influenced by

ODI

Recall number

19V680000

What should I do? Car recall: how to check your car and get it fixed

Source: NHTSA · Vehicle record. View the agency notice. The agency notice governs; check it and the company before acting.