NHTSA recall 98V048000
Seat Belts · Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
March 12, 1998report date
2,427units affected
Vehicle recalltype
Details
What's wrong: The front seat belt shoulder turning loop anchors were not properly heat treated and are not properly hardened.
Why it matters: In the event of a vehicle crash, the front seat occupant may not be properly restrained increasing the risk of serious injury.
The fix: Dealers will replace the front seat shoulder belt turning loop on these vehicles.
Affected vehicles on MotorDeets
All model years NHTSA lists
1998 Jeep Cherokee, 1998 Jeep Wrangler.
Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours on NHTSA's official recall page for 98V048000.
Source: NHTSA recall records. Summary shortened; the official notice has the full text.