Recall of 2026 Jeep Wrangler for Child Seat Tether Issue
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Chrysler is recalling 32 units of the 2026 Jeep Wrangler due to insufficient child seat tether welds, which could fail to properly restrain children in a crash, violating federal safety standards.
What this NHTSA vehicle recall tells you, and what most readers miss
This notice was issued by NHTSA on April 9, 2026 and geographically references United States. Its severity classification of "high" signals how the issuing agency weighs the risk of harm if no action is taken - "critical" and "high" tier alerts typically carry direct consumer actions, while "medium" and "low" tend toward informational guidance or monitoring advisories. The category it belongs to - Vehicle Recalls - determines the consumer-protection framework behind it, which shapes what remedies (refunds, replacements, repairs, or the recall itself) are available to affected consumers and which agency holds statutory responsibility for enforcement.
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Recall Article
What Happened
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2026 Jeep Wrangler vehicles because the child seat tether welds on the second-row, right-side seat frame may be insufficient. This reduces the seat's ability to properly restrain a child during a crash and fails to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 225, "Child Restraint Anchorage Systems."
Which Products Are Affected
The affected products are 2026 Jeep Wrangler vehicles, with a total of 32 units involved. The NHTSA campaign number is 26V224000. No specific model numbers, UPCs, or regional details beyond the United States are provided.
What You Should Do
Owners should wait for notification letters expected to be mailed on May 29, 2026. Dealers will replace the second-row, right-side seat frame free of charge. Contact FCA customer service at 1-800-853-1403, and reference FCA's recall number 27D. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved can be searched on NHTSA.gov starting April 16, 2026.
Why This Matters
This recall addresses a potential safety defect that could increase the risk of injury to children in a crash, emphasizing the importance of proper child restraint systems in vehicles.
Source
Attributed to NHTSA. For more information, search for NHTSA campaign number 26V224000 on NHTSA.gov.
Original source: NHTSA Official Notice ↗
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