Jeep, Ram Front Seat Belts May Not Lock
high How serious is it? About this label
If the front seat belts fail to properly lock, there is an increased risk of injury in a crash. The notice does not tell owners to stop driving.
Key facts
| NHTSA campaign number | 20V580000 |
|---|---|
| Reported to NHTSA | Sep 24, 2020 |
| Manufacturer | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) |
| Part affected | Seat Belts |
| Vehicles covered | 5 model/year combinations, model years 2019–2020 |
| Do-not-drive advisory | No |
| Park-outside advisory | No |
| Repair | Free at any franchised dealer |
What's wrong, in plain English
In the event of a crash, the front seat belt retractors on these vehicles may not properly slow an occupant's forward movement after the belt locks. This means the seat belt may not restrain the occupant as effectively as intended during a crash.
What you should do
2. Contact a Chrysler dealer to have the front seat belt retractors replaced; call Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403.
3. The repair is free.
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 20V580000. More in how recalls work.
Affected vehicles (5)
Who to contact
Jeep — official Jeep recall lookup
Customer service: 1-800-853-1403
RAM — official RAM recall lookup
Customer service: 1-800-853-1403
The bigger picture
- Jeep Seat Belt Recalls Cover Buckles, Retractors, and Pretensioners · all 5 Jeep recalls in this area
- Ram Seat Belt Recalls: Retractors, Rear Anchors and Warning Reminders · all 6 RAM recalls in this area
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Official notice
- Component
- SEAT BELTS
- Summary
- Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2019 Jeep Wrangler and Ram 2500, 2019-2020 Ram 1500 and 2020 Jeep Gladiator vehicles. In the event of a crash, a front seat belt retractor may not properly slow the occupant's forward movement after locking.
- Safety risk
- In the event of a crash, if the front seat belts fail to lock, there is an increased risk of injury.
- Remedy
- Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front seat belt retractors, free of charge. The recall began November 12, 2020. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is W67.
Verify your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov. Recall repairs are free of charge by law.