NHTSACHILD SEAT
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) - Insufficient Welds on Child Seat Tethers/FMVSS 225
Published: April 9, 2026Recall ID: 26V224000Category: 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 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."
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 | 26V224000 |
| Component | CHILD SEAT |
| Recall link › Url | https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=26V224000 |
| 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 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." |
| Corrective action | 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. |
| Consequence summary | A child that is not properly restrained during a crash can have an increased risk of injury. |
| Mfr campaign number | 27D |
| Potentially affected | 32 |
| Report received date | 2026-04-09T00:00:00.000 |
| Fire risk when parked | No |