Recall
Jeep Grand Cherokee — 96I004000
NHTSA ID
96I004000
Make
Jeep
Model
Grand Cherokee
Years Affected
1993
Recall Date
1996-01-01
Component
SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER
Units Affected
224,642
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
Summary
THIS IS NOT A SAFETY RECALL IN ACCORDANCE WITH FEDERAL REGULATION 573. HOWEVER, IT IS DEEMED A SAFETY IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN BY THE AGENCY. THE CENTER REAR SEAT BELT BUCKLE MAY NOT BE ACCESSIBLE WHEN THE RIGHT (PASSENGER) SIDE OF THE REAR SEAT BACK IS FOLDED DOWN IN THE CARGO STOWAGE POSITION.
Consequence
IN THE EVENT OF A COLLISION, THE OCCUPANT OF THE CENTER REAR SEAT MAY NOT BE PROPERLY RESTRAINED AND PERSONAL INJURY COULD OCCUR.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE SEAT BELT BUCKLE ASSEMBLY.