NHTSA Campaign 22V180000
CHILD SEAT:VEHICLE TETHER ANCHOR
Issued by Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) · Reported Mar 24, 2022 · 4,586 vehicles affected
What's wrong
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee L vehicles. These vehicles may have been built with a missing weld from the seat back frame to the child seat tether anchorage. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 225, "Child Restraint Anchorage Systems."
Consequence
A missing weld may allow the child seat tether to separate from the seat frame during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the second-row seat back frame, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 7, 2022. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US LLC's number for this recall is Z24.
Vehicles affected by this recall
| Make | Model | Year | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| JEEP | GRAND CHEROKEE | 2021 | 4,586 |
| JEEP | GRAND CHEROKEE 4XE | 2022 | 4,586 |
Source: NHTSA Campaign 22V180000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.