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Jeep Seat Belt Recalls Cover Buckles, Retractors, and Pretensioners
These Jeep seat belt notices repeatedly concern buckle attachment or front retractor performance, but the affected seating positions differ. Certain 2011-2018 right-hand-drive Wranglers have a driver buckle mounting strap that may fracture and separate. Front retractor concerns affect certain 2019 Wranglers and 2020 Gladiators under W67, while Z95 addresses potential pretensioner failure in certain 2021 Wranglers and 2022 Gladiators. Wrangler therefore appears most often among the listed Jeep models. Later buckle issues involve third-row belt access or fastening in 2022-2024 Wagoneer and Grand Wagoneer vehicles, and a potentially insufficiently tightened second-row buckle bolt in certain 2023 Grand Cherokees.
Warning signs to watch for
- 2019 Wrangler driver buckle recall: a separated or severed buckle strap results in an inoperable seat belt.
- A7A, Wagoneer and Grand Wagoneer third-row belts: occupants may be unable to properly access or fasten the belt to its buckle.
Can you keep driving? What the notices say
None of the supplied Jeep seat belt notices carries a stop-driving or park-outside instruction. The September 2019 right-hand-drive Wrangler driver buckle notice does not tell owners to stop driving. W67, concerning front retractors, and Z95, concerning pretensioner failure, likewise do not tell owners to stop driving. A7A, covering Wagoneer and Grand Wagoneer third-row buckles, and 70B, covering the Grand Cherokee second-row buckle bolt, also do not tell owners to stop driving.
What the free repair involves
The right-hand-drive Wrangler recall replaces the driver's seat belt buckle free of charge. W67 and Z95 each replace the front seat belt retractors free of charge. A7A provides free inspection and replacement of the third-row buckle as necessary. Under 70B, dealers inspect and tighten the second-row seat buckle bolt as necessary, also free of charge.
Severity at a glance
| Severity | Recalls |
|---|---|
| high | 3 |
| medium | 2 |
Models affected most
Every recall in this group
| Date | Recall | Severity |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 13, 2024 | Jeep Grand Cherokee Second-Row Seat Belt Bolt Loose | medium |
| Oct 26, 2023 | Jeep Wagoneer Third-Row Seat Belt Won't Fasten | medium |
| Oct 13, 2022 | Jeep Gladiator, Wrangler Seat Belt Pretensioner May Fail | high |
| Sep 24, 2020 | Jeep, Ram Front Seat Belts May Not Lock | high |
| Sep 26, 2019 | Jeep Wrangler Driver Seat Belt Buckle May Fail | high |
Common questions
Which Wrangler seat belt recall covers right-hand-drive vehicles?
The September 2019 driver buckle recall covers certain 2011-2018 right-hand-drive Wranglers. The buckle mounting strap may fracture and separate from the seat frame, leaving the belt inoperable. Dealers replace the driver's seat belt buckle free of charge.
Which seat belts are affected in Wagoneer and Grand Wagoneer vehicles?
A7A concerns the third-row seat belts in certain 2022-2024 Wagoneer and Grand Wagoneer vehicles. Occupants may not be able to properly access or fasten the belt to its buckle. Dealers inspect and replace the third-row buckle as necessary, free of charge.
How do the two front seat belt retractor recalls differ?
W67 covers certain 2019 Wranglers and 2020 Gladiators, addressing restraint performance during a crash. Z95 covers certain 2021 Wranglers and 2022 Gladiators, addressing potential pretensioner failure from an improperly welded micro gas generator. Both specify free front retractor replacement.
A recall applies only to specific vehicles. Check your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.