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Recall 97V040000 — Jeep Cherokee – Major League Recalls

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Recall 97V040000 — JEEP CHEROKEE

NHTSA (USA)High Risk

March 17, 1997

1996 JEEP CHEROKEENHTSA Campaign #97V040000

SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER

The official notice

Defect

THE WEB MOUNTED REAR SEAT BELT INBOARD ANCHOR POSITIONS MAY NOT ACHIEVE THE REQUIRED LOAD OF FMVSS NO. 210, "SEAT BELT ASSEMBLY ANCHORAGES."

Safety Risk

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.

Updated June 10, 2026

Affected Vehicles

1996 JEEP CHEROKEE5 recalls

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