JEEP — recall

Automotive · United States · 2026-04-09

Chrysler Jeep Wrangler, child seat tether welds may fail

Country	United States
Category	Automotive
Published	2026-04-09
Manufacturer	Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
Models affected	WRANGLER
Model year	2026
Units affected	32
Defect	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."_x000D_ A child that is not properly restrained during a crash can have an increased risk of injury.
Component	CHILD SEAT
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.
Recall number	26V224000
Official notice	View source ↗

What this means for sellers

Likely platform / channel actions	OEMs/dealers will run the remedy (repair, replace or refund); component suppliers in the chain may face traceback.
Self-check for comparable products	Check your comparable products' design, materials and QC records against the defect described here.
Rules & standards likely involved	FMVSS (NHTSA) · Full guide →

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