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Jeep Wrangler Driver Seat Belt Buckle May Fail

NHTSA campaign 19V680000 · Reported Sep 26, 2019 · Chrysler (FCA US LLC)

high How serious is it? About this label

A separated seat belt buckle means the seat belt cannot protect the driver, increasing the risk of injury in a crash. The notice does not tell owners to stop driving.

Key facts

NHTSA campaign number	19V680000
Reported to NHTSA	Sep 26, 2019
Manufacturer	Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
Part affected	Seat Belts:front:anchorage
Vehicles covered	1 model/year combination, model years 2018
Do-not-drive advisory	No
Park-outside advisory	No
Repair	Free at any franchised dealer

What's wrong, in plain English

FCA is recalling certain 2011-2018 right-hand-drive Jeep Wrangler vehicles because the strap mounting the driver's seat belt buckle to the seat frame may fracture and separate. If this happens, the seat belt would no longer work properly. Dealers will replace the driver's seat belt buckle to fix the issue.

What you should do

1. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if your vehicle is affected.
2. Contact FCA customer service at 1-800-853-1403 or your dealer to schedule the seat belt buckle replacement.
3. The repair is free of charge.

Where do I find my VIN, and what do I tell the dealer?

Your VIN is the 17-character code on the lower left of the windshield, on your registration and usually on your insurance card. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether this recall is still open on your car. When you call the dealer, say you have an open safety recall and give them NHTSA campaign number 19V680000. More in how recalls work.

Affected vehicles (1)

2018 Jeep Wrangler

Who to contact

Jeep — official Jeep recall lookup

Customer service: 1-800-853-1403

Any franchised dealer for the brand can do the repair. Phone numbers are taken from manufacturer sites and recent NHTSA notices; if one has changed, the number in your own recall letter is the one to use.

The bigger picture

Jeep Seat Belt Recalls Cover Buckles, Retractors, and Pretensioners · all 5 Jeep recalls in this area

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Official notice

Component: SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
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.
Safety 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.
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.

Verify your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov. Recall repairs are free of charge by law.