Front: anchorageRecall 19V-680 · 2011–2018 Jeep Wrangler
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) recall 19V-680 covers 11,463 2011–2018 Jeep Wrangler for a front: anchorage problem, reported to NHTSA on September 26, 2019. The manufacturer's latest report (2021 Q2) shows 44% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 19V680000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by an NHTSA defect investigation.
The problem
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.
The 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.
The fix
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.
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fast cars are being fixed
44%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA. 192 vehicles were listed as unreachable.
The investigation behind this recall
- Seat belt buckle bracket failureNHTSA