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NHTSA Recall 19V680000: Anchorage (seat belts)

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 11,463 vehicles. It affects 2011–2018 Jeep Wrangler.

11,463
vehicles potentially affected
1
model affected
2020
owners notified (March 26)
NHTSA campaign19V680000
Manufacturer campaignVA6
ComponentSEAT BELTS › FRONT › ANCHORAGE
Report receivedSeptember 26, 2019
Owner notificationMarch 26, 2020
Initiated byNHTSA Office of Defects Investigation

Defect

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2011-2018 Jeep Wrangler right hand drive vehicles. The driver's seat belt buckle mounting strap may fracture and separate from the seat frame.

Safety risk

A separated or severed seat belt buckle strap will result in an inoperable seat belt, increasing the risk of injury in the event of a crash.

Remedy

FCA US will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's seat belt buckle, free of charge. Interim notices informing owners of the safety risk were mailed November 19, 2019. Owners will received a second letter and the recall began March 26, 2020. Owners may contact FCA customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA's number for this recall is VA6.

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.safercar.gov.

Vehicles covered by recall 19V680000

Make and modelModel years
Jeep Wrangler2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018

Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.