Vehicle recall 19V680000 · September 26, 2019
2011-2018 Jeep Wrangler
The driver's seat belt buckle mounting strap may fracture and separate from the seat frame.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- 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.
- Consequence
- 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.
- Remedy
- 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.
- Notes
- 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 details
- NHTSA campaign
- 19V680000
- Reported to NHTSA
- September 26, 2019
- Filed by
- Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
- Manufacturer campaign
- VA6
- Owner notification
- March 26, 2020
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 11,463
- Initiated by
- NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation
- Components
- Seat belts › Front › Anchorage
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