Recall campaign97V040000
Recall 97V040000: 1996 Jeep Cherokee
Seat belts › Rear/other
- Report received
- Mar 17, 1997
- Manufacturer
- Chrysler corporation
- Potentially affected
- 77,000vehicles
- Model years
- 1996
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
The web mounted rear seat belt inboard anchor positions may not achieve the required load of fmvss no. 210, "seat belt assembly anchorages."
Possible consequence
In the event of a crash, the vehicle occupant would not be properly secured.
Remedy
Dealers will add a washer to each rear inboard seat belt anchor attachment.
Affected model years
Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.
- 1996 Jeep Cherokee447 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.