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.

Seat Belts — Front — Anchorage

Date Announced

SEP 26, 2019

Vehicles Affected

11,463

Jeep Recall #

VA6

NHTSA Campaign #

19V680000

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.

Actions

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.

Documents (6)

• Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) - 10/03/2019 New Safety Recall Advanced Communication – VA6
• Defect 573 Report
• Recall Acknowledgement
• Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) - 09/27/2019 New Safety Recall Advanced Communication – VA6
• Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) - VA6 Owner Interim
• ISSUED Interim Owner Notification Letter(Part 577)