Safety Recall W67 – Front Seat Belt Retractor – 2019-2020 Jeep & Ram

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2019 Jeep Wrangler

September 24, 2020 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 20V580000

In the event of a crash, if the front seat belts fail to lock, there is an increased risk of injury.

NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V580

Manufacturer Chrysler (FCA US LLC)

Components SEAT BELTS

Potential Number of Units Affected 2,114

Summary

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2019 Jeep Wrangler and Ram 2500, 2019-2020 Ram 1500 and 2020 Jeep Gladiator vehicles. The front seat belt retractors may not lock as intended during a crash.

Remedy

Replace the appropriate seat belt retractor. The seat belt retractor(s) requiring replacement for each vehicle is VIN specific and can be determined by using GRS or VIP as described in the Parts Information section below.

Alternate Transportation

Dealers should attempt to minimize customer inconvenience by placing the owner

in a loaner vehicle if the vehicle must be held overnight.

The front seat belt retractor on about 2,100 of the above vehicles may have been built with an improperly formed wave disc which has reduced internal friction resulting in reduced energy management capability. A seat belt retractor with reduced energy management capability may not perform as expected during a crash, which can increase the potential for injury to the occupant.

Repair

Replace the appropriate seat belt retractor. The seat belt retractor(s) requiring replacement for each vehicle is VIN specific and can be determined by using GRS or VIP as described in the Parts Information section below.

Alternate Transportation

Dealers should attempt to minimize customer inconvenience by placing the owner

in a loaner vehicle if the vehicle must be held overnight.

Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front seat belt retractors, free of charge. The recall began November 12, 2020. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler’s number for this recall is W67.

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 towww.safercar.gov.

Subject

The front seat belt retractor on about 2,100 of the above vehicles may have been built with an improperly formed wave disc which has reduced internal friction resulting in reduced energy management capability. A seat belt retractor with reduced energy management capability may not perform as expected during a crash, which can increase the potential for injury to the occupant.

Repair

Replace the appropriate seat belt retractor. The seat belt retractor(s) requiring replacement for each vehicle is VIN specific and can be determined by using GRS or VIP as described in the Parts Information section below.

Alternate Transportation

Dealers should attempt to minimize customer inconvenience by placing the owner

in a loaner vehicle if the vehicle must be held overnight.

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