Use cautionVehicle recall · NHTSA · Published September 24, 2020
2020 Jeep Gladiator Seat Belts Recall: Risk of Injury in Crashes
Chrysler recalls 2020 Jeep Gladiator vehicles with faulty front seat belt retractors that may not lock properly during crashes, increasing injury risk. Owners must contact dealers for free replacement.
“2020 Jeep Gladiator Seat Belts Recall: Risk of Injury in Crashes.” GovInfoNow, updated August 18, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/79743-2020-jeep-gladiator-seat-belts-recall-risk-of-injury-in. Based on NHTSA recall #20V580000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=20V580000).
Chrysler is recalling certain 2019 Jeep Wrangler, Ram 1500 and 2500, and 2020 Jeep Gladiator vehicles because front seat belts may fail to lock during a crash, increasing injury risk. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration announced the recall on September 24, 2020.
How to tell if you have it
Jeep Gladiator, 2020
Jeep Wrangler, 2019
Ram 1500, 2019-2020
Ram 2500, 2019
What to do
Chrysler will notify owners and dealers will replace the front seat belt retractors free of charge. The recall began November 12, 2020. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403.
The hazard
According to NHTSA, if the front seat belts fail to lock in a crash, there is an increased risk of injury because the retractor may not properly slow the occupant's forward movement after locking.
Context
GovInfoNow's records show Chrysler has issued 417 other recalls since January 28, 2015. Recent brand recalls include a September 29, 2026 steering recall for Ram Promaster vehicles and an October 6, 2026 stability control recall for the 2026 Ram 2500. Other recent recalls of similar products include a November 18, 2025 seat belt recall for the Hyundai IONIQ 5 (2025), an April 6, 2026 seat belt recall for the Hyundai Genesis G90 (2025), and a June 2, 2026 seat belt recall for the Kia Telluride (2027).
How to tell if you have this one
This recall applies to 2020 Jeep Gladiator vehicles. The issue affects front seat belt retractors that may not lock properly during crashes.
Brand
Chrysler
Category
Vehicle
Based on the official NHTSA remedy
What to do — step by step
Contact Chrysler
Call Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403 to schedule a replacement for the front seat belt retractors.
Get Replacement Retractors
Dealers will replace the front seat belt retractors free of charge once the recall is notified.
Official remedy
What NHTSA says to do
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front seat belt retractors, free of charge. The recall began November 12, 2020. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is W67.
How this recall unfolded
Recall timeline
2 dated steps over 49 days.
1NHTSA received the defect report
2Recall began
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
Take action
Contact Chrysler
We’ve drafted a message you can send Chrysler to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 20V580000 — Chrysler 2020 Jeep Gladiator Seat Belts Recall: Risk of Injury in Crashes
Hello,
I own a 2020 Jeep Gladiator Seat Belts Recall: Risk of Injury in Crashes that is covered by recall 20V580000 from Chrysler.
The official recall notice states: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front seat belt retractors, free of charge. The recall began November 12, 2020. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is W67.
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.
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.
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