United States2026 Jeep Wrangler vehicles (32 potentially affected) are recalled for insufficient child seat tether welds on the second-row right-side seat frame; affected VINs will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning April 16, 2026 and the recall is NHTSA 26V224000 / manufacturer 27D. The insufficient welds can reduce the seat’s ability to restrain a child and the vehicles fail to comply with FMVSS 225; dealers will replace the second-row right-side seat frame free of charge, owner letters were mailed May 29, 2026, and owners can call FCA at 1-800-853-1403.
What's being recalled
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."
How to identify it
NHTSA campaign 26V224000; Manufacturer campaign 27D
The hazard
A child that is not properly restrained during a crash can have an increased risk of injury.
What to do
Dealers will replace the second-row, right-side seat frame, free of charge. Owner notification letters were 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.
The official notice
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