Recall 98V048000: 1998 Jeep Cherokee and 1 other model
- Report received
- Mar 12, 1998
- Manufacturer
- Chrysler corporation
- Potentially affected
- 2,427vehicles
- Model years
- 1998
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
Vehicle description: multi-purpose passenger vehicle. The front seat belt shoulder turning loop anchors were not properly heat treated and are not properly hardened.
Possible consequence
In the event of a vehicle crash, the front seat occupant may not be properly restrained increasing the risk of serious injury.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the front seat shoulder belt turning loop on these vehicles.
Affected model years
Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.
- 1998 Jeep Cherokee399 complaints
- 1998 Jeep Wrangler265 complaints
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.