NHTSACHILD SEAT
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) - Insufficient Welds on Child Seat Tethers/FMVSS 225
Published: August 8, 2024Recall ID: 24V586000Category: vehiclesCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
A child that is not properly restrained during a crash can have an increased risk of injury.
Product Description & Identification
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee L vehicles. The child seat tether welds on the second-row seat back 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."
Affected Products
Insufficient Welds on Child Seat Tethers/FMVSS 225
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Subject | Insufficient Welds on Child Seat Tethers/FMVSS 225 |
| Nhtsa id | 24V586000 |
| Component | CHILD SEAT |
| Recall link › Url | https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=24V586000 |
| Recall link › Description | Go to Recall |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Do not drive | No |
| Manufacturer | Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) |
| Defect summary | Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee L vehicles. The child seat tether welds on the second-row seat back 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." |
| Completion rate | 80.08 |
| Corrective action | Dealers will reinforce the child seat tether welds on the seat back frame, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 3, 2024. Owners may contact FCA customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA's number for this recall is 85B. |
| Consequence summary | A child that is not properly restrained during a crash can have an increased risk of injury. |
| Mfr campaign number | 85B |
| Potentially affected | 243 |
| Report received date | 2024-08-08T00:00:00.000 |
| Fire risk when parked | No |