JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE (2021) recall — Child Seat
Chrysler recalls 2021-2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee L vehicles with missing welds that could cause child seat tether separation in crashes. Owners must have seat back frame inspected or replaced free by dealers.
Use caution until it’s fixed
A missing weld may allow the child seat tether to separate from the seat frame during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Contact the company & request your remedy
What happened, in plain English
Chrysler is recalling certain 2021-2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee L vehicles that may have a missing weld in the seat back frame. This could allow the child seat tether to separate during a crash, increasing injury risk. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/80521-2021-jeep-grand-cherokee-child-seat-recall-missing-weld-risk.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/80521-2021-jeep-grand-cherokee-child-seat-recall-missing-weld-risk · Updated October 4, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #22V180000
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“2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee Child Seat Recall: Missing Weld Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated October 4, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/80521-2021-jeep-grand-cherokee-child-seat-recall-missing-weld-risk. Based on NHTSA recall #22V180000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=22V180000).
Why it’s dangerous
A missing weld can cause the child seat tether to separate from the seat frame during a crash. This increases the risk of the child being injured because the seat may not hold securely.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2021-2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee L vehicles with a missing weld in the seat back frame. Parents using child seats in these vehicles are most at risk.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your 2021-2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee L has a missing weld where the seat back frame connects to the child seat tether anchorage. The recall covers vehicles built with this defect.
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What to do — step by step
Contact Dealer for Inspection
Dealers will inspect your vehicle and, if necessary, replace the second-row seat back frame for free.
Check Owner Notification
You should have received a notification letter mailed April 7, 2022, from Chrysler.
What NHTSA says to 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.
Questions people ask
Why is this recall happening?
Chrysler is recalling these vehicles because they may have a missing weld that could cause the child seat tether to separate during a crash, violating Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 225.
How do I know if my vehicle is affected?
Your 2021-2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee L may have a missing weld in the seat back frame where it connects to the child seat tether anchorage.
What should I do if my vehicle is affected?
Dealers will inspect your vehicle and, if necessary, replace the second-row seat back frame for free. You should have received a notification letter mailed April 7, 2022.
Contact Chrysler
We’ve drafted a message you can send Chrysler to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 22V180000 — Chrysler Chrysler Hello, I own a Chrysler that is covered by recall 22V180000 from Chrysler. The official recall notice states: 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. 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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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 #22V180000 (March 24, 2022)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 4, 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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