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Jeep 3LA-WL20; 3LA-WL20A; 7BA-WL20; 7BA-WL36L; 7BA-WL36LA — recall

Automotive · Japan · 2026-05-14

Jeep second-row headrests, improper manufacturing causes folding mechanism failure, headrest cannot be fixed.

Country	Japan
Category	Automotive
Published	2026-05-14
Manufacturer	Jeep
Models affected	3LA-WL20; 3LA-WL20A; 7BA-WL20; 7BA-WL36L; 7BA-WL36LA
Units affected	1136
Defect	Due to an improper manufacturing process, some folding mechanisms of the headrests on the second-row left and right seats may not operate correctly. As a result, when returning the seatback of the affected seat from its folded state, the headrest may not be securely fixed in the correct position, potentially failing to comply with safety standards.
Component	Other (Seating Device)
Recall type	Vehicle
Remedy	For all affected vehicles, inspect the folding mechanism of the affected headrests. For those that cannot be securely fixed in the correct position, replace the headrest with a good one.
Recall number	外-41770
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	the destination market's product-safety rules and mandatory standards

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