Chrysler (fca Us, ): Insufficient Welds On Child Seat Tethers
Chrysler is recalling certain 2026 Jeep Wrangler vehicles because the welds securing child seat tethers on the right-side second-row seat may be weak, which could reduce how well a child seat restrains a child during a crash. Dealers will replace the affected seat frame at no cost. Owner notification letters will be mailed May 29, 2026.
- Recalling firm
- Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
- Product
- Component: CHILD SEAT. Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2026 Jeep Wrangler vehicles. The child seat tether welds on the second-row, right-side seat frame may be insufficient, which can reduce the seat's ability to properly restrain a child during a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 225, "Child Restraint Anchorage Systems."
- Reason
- A child that is not properly restrained during a crash can have an increased risk of injury. Remedy: Dealers will replace the second-row, right-side seat frame, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed May 29, 2026. Owners may contact FCA customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA's number for this recall is 27D. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will become searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning April 16, 2026.
- Classification
- Class I
- Category
- vehicle recall
- Country
- United States
- Agency
- National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
- Recall date
- 2026-04-09
- Status
- Ongoing
- Distribution
- Nationwide
Official recall notice from National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
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