Recall 80V158000: 1981 Jeep CJ7 and 1 other model
- Report received
- Dec 5, 1980
- Manufacturer
- Chrysler corporation
- Potentially affected
- 478vehicles
- Model years
- 1981
Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.
What NHTSA recorded
Some of the involved vehicles were assembled with tongue-end rear seat belt assemblies instead of the buckle end and tongue-end assemblies. Without the buckle end assemblies, the rear seat belts cannot be fastened.
Remedy
The dealer will inspect and replace the rear seat belts, if incorrect belts were installed, at no charge.
Affected model years
Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.
- 1981 Jeep CJ50 complaints
- 1981 Jeep CJ70 complaints
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.