Vehicle recall 80V158000 · December 5, 1980
Jeep CJ-5, CJ-6 and 1 more model
Some of the involved vehicles were assembled with tongue-end rear seat belt assemblies instead of the buckle end and tongue-end assemblies.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Some of the involved vehicles were assembled with tongue-end rear seat belt assemblies instead of the buckle end and tongue-end assemblies. Without the buckle end assemblies, the rear seat belts cannot be fastened.
- Remedy
- The dealer will inspect and replace the rear seat belts, if incorrect belts were installed, at no charge.
- Notes
- Vehicle description: jeeps.system: interior; seat belt assemblies.consequences of defect: without the benefit of seat belts, the risk of injuryto passengers riding in the rear seat would be increased in the event of anacccident.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 80V158000
- Reported to NHTSA
- December 5, 1980
- Filed by
- CHRYSLER CORPORATION
- Owner notification
- April 3, 1981
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 478
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Seat belts › Rear/other
Vehicles covered
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