JEEP WRANGLER (2018) recall — Seat Belts
Chrysler recalls 2018 Jeep Wrangler seat belts that may separate, increasing crash injury risk. Owners get free replacement buckle by March 26, 2020.
Use caution until it’s fixed
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.
Contact the company & request your remedy
What happened, in plain English
Chrysler is recalling 2018 Jeep Wrangler vehicles with a seat belt buckle strap that may fracture. If the strap separates, the seat belt becomes inoperable during crashes, raising injury risk. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1225068-jeep-wrangler-2018-seat-belts-risk-of-inoperable-belt-in.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1225068-jeep-wrangler-2018-seat-belts-risk-of-inoperable-belt-in · Updated October 5, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #19V680000
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“Jeep Wrangler 2018 Seat Belts: Risk of Inoperable Belt in Crash.” GovInfoNow, updated October 5, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1225068-jeep-wrangler-2018-seat-belts-risk-of-inoperable-belt-in. Based on NHTSA recall #19V680000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=19V680000).
Why it’s dangerous
The seat belt buckle mounting strap can break off the seat frame. If this happens, the seat belt won't work properly during a crash, potentially causing injury.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2018 Jeep Wrangler vehicles with the driver's seat belt buckle strap that may fracture. Drivers are most at risk during crashes.
How to tell if you have this one
Check for 2018 Jeep Wrangler vehicles with the driver's seat belt buckle strap that may fracture. The recall covers right-hand drive models.
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What to do — step by step
Contact FCA Customer Service
Call 1-800-853-1403 to get the recall information and schedule a replacement.
Get Free Seat Belt Replacement
Dealers will replace the driver's seat belt buckle at no cost once you contact them.
What NHTSA says to do
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.
Questions people ask
Why is this seat belt recall happening?
The driver's seat belt buckle mounting strap may fracture and separate from the seat frame, making the seat belt inoperable during crashes.
When did the recall start?
The recall began March 26, 2020, after interim notices were mailed November 19, 2019.
How do I know if my vehicle is affected?
This recall covers 2018 Jeep Wrangler right-hand drive vehicles with the driver's seat belt buckle strap that may fracture.
Contact Chrysler
We’ve drafted a message you can send Chrysler to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 19V680000 — Chrysler Chrysler Hello, I own a Chrysler that is covered by recall 19V680000 from Chrysler. The official recall notice states: 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. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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Where this comes from
The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: NHTSA Recall #19V680000 (September 26, 2019)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 5, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the NHTSA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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