NHTSA recall 19V-680 (19V680000)
seat belts recall reported September 26, 2019 - about 11,463 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 19V680000
- Also written as
- 19V-680
- Manufacturer number
- VA6
- Reported
- September 26, 2019
- Vehicles affected
- ~11,463
- Component
- seat belts
What is being recalled
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.
Why it is dangerous
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 (free at any franchised dealer)
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.
Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 19V-680 when calling a dealer.
Affected 1 model
Each year links to that car's full history: every recall, owner complaints and common problems.
Source: NHTSA recall campaign data (public domain), refreshed weekly. See also the latest recall campaigns.