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NHTSA Recall 22V766000: Pretensioner (seat belts)

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 2,802 vehicles. It affects 3 models including the Jeep Gladiator.

2,802
vehicles potentially affected
3
models affected
2022
owners notified (December 8)
NHTSA campaign22V766000
Manufacturer campaignZ95
ComponentSEAT BELTS › PRETENSIONER
Report receivedOctober 13, 2022
Owner notificationDecember 8, 2022
Initiated byManufacturer

Defect

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2022 Ram 1500, Jeep Gladiator, and 2021 Jeep Wrangler vehicles. The front seat belt retractors may have an improperly welded micro gas generator, which can result in seat belt pretensioner failure.

Safety risk

A seat belt with pretensioner failure may not properly restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the front seat belt retractors. free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 8, 2022. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is Z95.

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.

Vehicles covered by recall 22V766000

Make and modelModel years
Jeep Gladiator2022
Jeep Wrangler2021
RAM 15002022

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.