Seat beltsRecall 20V-580 · Jeep and Ram vehicles
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) recall 20V-580 covers 2,114 Jeep and Ram vehicles for a seat belts problem, reported to NHTSA on September 24, 2020. The manufacturer's latest report (2022 Q3) shows 61% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 20V580000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
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.
The risk
In the event of a crash, if the front seat belts fail to lock, there is an increased risk of injury.
The fix
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.
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
61%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA. 30 vehicles were listed as unreachable.