Seat belts: critical fasteners
- Component
- Seat belts: critical fasteners
- Manufacturer
- Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
- Vehicles affected
- 53
- Reported to NHTSA
- 2024-06-13
- Owners notified
- 2024-07-09
Defect description
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles. A bolt for the second-row seat belt buckle may not be tightened properly. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 210, "Seat Belt Assembly Anchorages."
Safety risk
An improperly secured seat belt buckle may not properly restrain occupants during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Manufacturer remedy
Dealers will inspect and tighten the second-row seat buckle bolt as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 9, 2024. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is 70B.