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Jeep Gladiator, Wrangler Seat Belt Pretensioner May Fail

NHTSA campaign 22V766000 · Reported Oct 13, 2022 · Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)

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A seat belt with a failed pretensioner may not properly restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury. The notice does not tell owners to stop driving.

Key facts

NHTSA campaign number	22V766000
Reported to NHTSA	Oct 13, 2022
Manufacturer	Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
Part affected	Seat Belts:pretensioner
Vehicles covered	2 model/year combinations, model years 2021–2022
Do-not-drive advisory	No
Park-outside advisory	No
Repair	Free at any franchised dealer

What's wrong, in plain English

The front seat belt retractors on these vehicles may contain a micro gas generator that was not properly welded. If that weld gives way, the seat belt pretensioner can fail to work.

What you should do

1. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm your vehicle is included.
2. Contact a Jeep dealer, or call Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403 (recall number Z95).
3. The repair (replacing the front seat belt retractors) 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 22V766000. More in how recalls work.

Affected vehicles (2)

2021 Jeep Wrangler
2022 Jeep Gladiator

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:PRETENSIONER
Summary: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2022 Ram 1500, Jeep Gladiator, and 2021 Jeep Wrangler vehicles. The front seat belt retractors may have an improperly welded micro gas generator, which can result in seat belt pretensioner failure.
Safety risk: A seat belt with pretensioner failure may not properly restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the front seat belt retractors. free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 8, 2022. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is Z95.

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