2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee Recall: Child Seat (NHTSA 22V180000)
NHTSA (the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) issued a recall affecting 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles manufactured by Chrysler (FCA US, LLC). Below is the official summary, the risk involved, and the fix available at no cost.
What does the official notice say?
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee L vehicles. These vehicles may have been built with a missing weld from the seat back frame to the child seat tether anchorage. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 225, "Child Restraint Anchorage Systems."
Risk if left unaddressed
A missing weld may allow the child seat tether to separate from the seat frame during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Manufacturer's fix (remedy)
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.
Additional 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.
How to check if your vehicle is affected
Enter your Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) in the official NHTSA lookup tool at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm whether your specific vehicle is included in this campaign (number 22V180000).
Frequently asked questions
What is NHTSA recall 22V180000?
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee L vehicles. These vehicles may have been built with a missing weld from the seat back frame to the child seat tether anchorage. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 225, "Child Restraint Anchorage Systems."
What happens if this recall isn't fixed?
A missing weld may allow the child seat tether to separate from the seat frame during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Is the repair free, and how do I check my VIN?
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. Enter your Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm whether your specific vehicle is included in campaign 22V180000.
Source: public NHTSA data, campaign 22V180000, reported on 24/03/2022. This content is for informational purposes only, does not constitute legal advice, and was compiled from official data with editorial review prior to publication.
