NHTSA Recall 22V180000
Filed by Chrysler (FCA US, LLC). Component: Seats. Reported 2022-03-24. An estimated 4,586 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
Defect
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."
Risk
A missing weld may allow the child seat tether to separate from the seat frame during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
What the manufacturer will do
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.
Manufacturer campaign number: Z24
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.