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November 23, 2021 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 21V919000
A seat back that is not locked into position can increase the risk of injury in a crash.
NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V919
Manufacturer Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
Components SEATS
Potential Number of Units Affected 793
Summary
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2022 Jeep Wagoneer and Grand Wagoneer vehicles. The second-row center-seat recliner pull strap may bind on the seat trim surface, preventing the seat back from locking into the upright position. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 207, “Seating Systems.”
Remedy
Dealers will inspect and replace as necessary, the rear center-seat recliner strap, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed January 12, 2022. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC’s number for this recall is Y86.
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.nhtsa.gov..
REASON FOR THIS SAFETY RECALL
Some of the above vehicles may have a 2nd row rear center seat recliner pull strap that may bind on the seat trim surface and may prevent the seat back from locking into the upright position.
The condition described above does not comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 207 S4.3 requires that, “Except for a passenger seat in a bus or a seat having a back that is adjustable only for the comfort of its occupants, a hinged or folding occupant seat or occupant seat back shall be equipped with a self-locking device for restraining the hinged or folding seat or seat back, …” Vehicles built with a seat recliner strap that binds on the trim cover surface may not meet the self-locking requirement.
SERVICE ACTION
FCA US will conduct a voluntary safety recall to inspect the second row middle seat recline pull strap function and replace if needed. Dealers will be notified of the launch of this safety recall by way of established communication methods. This recall is estimated to launch in 4th Quarter of 2021.