2026 Jeep Wrangler recall: Insufficient Welds on Child Seat Tethers/FMVSS 225
Report received by NHTSA: April 9, 2026.
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- What's 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."
- The risk
A child that is not properly restrained during a crash can have an increased risk of injury.
- Who's affected
32 vehicles potentially affected, according to NHTSA. Models: 2026 Jeep Wrangler.
- Compared with
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) has 41 NHTSA recalls in 2026 so far, compared with 52 in all of 2025.
Counted by the Tribune from NHTSA's records since Nov. 1, 2016.
- Before this
412 earlier NHTSA recalls by Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) since Nov. 1, 2016; the 5 most recent:
- April 9, 2026 2026 Jeep Cherokee recall: Loss of ABS & ESC from Brake Module Failure
- March 26, 2026 2022-2026 Chrysler Pacifica, 2022-2026 Chrysler Voyager recall: Improperly Sealed Side Curtain Air Bags/FMVSS 226
- March 26, 2026 Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) equipment recall: Improperly Sealed Side Curtain Air Bags/FMVSS 226
- March 12, 2026 2024-2026 Jeep Wagoneer S recall: Liftgate Hinge Cover May Detach
- Feb. 2, 2026 2024-2026 Jeep Wagoneer S, 2025-2026 RAM 1500, 2025-2026 RAM 2500 and 4 more models recall: Inoperative Trailer Lighting and Trailer Brake Failure
Counted by the Tribune from NHTSA's records since Nov. 1, 2016.
- What to do and when
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.
NHTSA's record, word for word
- Check it yourself
NHTSA's VIN lookup shows whether a specific vehicle has an open recall.
Models in this recall
- Jeep Wrangler 2026
The record as NHTSA published it
| NHTSA recall number | 26V224000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Component | CHILD SEAT |
| Report received by NHTSA | April 9, 2026 |
| Potentially affected | 32 vehicles |
| Manufacturer's recall number | 27D |
| “Do not drive” warning | No |
| Fire risk when parked (“park outside”) | No |
Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration recall records (public domain). NHTSA's record