Chrysler Jeep Cherokee Recall R/2016/121: Centre Rear Seat Belt Retractor May Not Comply With Requirements, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 12 Aug 2016
- Launched
- 15
- vehicles in the UK
- S23
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Chrysler recalled Jeep Cherokee vehicles built between 14 September 2015 and 27 February 2016. The centre rear belt retractor may not comply with regulations. The recall notice describes the fix as: on affected vehicles replace centre rear belt retractor. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The centre rear belt retractor may not comply with regulations.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: CENTRE REAR SEAT BELT RETRACTOR MAY NOT COMPLY WITH REQUIREMENTS Defect: The centre rear belt retractor may not comply with regulations. Remedy: On affected vehicles replace centre rear belt retractor.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: centre rear seat belt retractor may not comply with requirements.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: on affected vehicles replace centre rear belt retractor.
Are You Affected?
Jeep Cherokee built between 14 September 2015 and 27 February 2016 may be included. Chrysler estimates 15 vehicles in the UK. Enter your registration to check, then confirm by VIN with Chrysler, because not every car in the date range may be included.
Which Car Is It?
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What To Do Now
- Check your car by registration above, then by VIN with Chrysler.
- Book with any franchised Chrysler dealer, quoting the campaign code S23 or the DVSA reference R/2016/121. See how to get a Chrysler recall fixed.
- Follow the letter's instructions until the repair is done. See can you drive a car with a recall?.
Related Recalls
| Launched | Vehicle and fault | Severity | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jeep Gladiator, Jeep Wrangler, RAM 1500 Pickup, RAM 2500 PickupThe front seat belt retractor may have been built with an improperly formed wave disc | Urgent | R/2021/071 | |
| Jeep Compass, Jeep PatriotThe occupant restraint controller (orc) may not operate as intended | Urgent | R/2017/256 | |
| Cherokee, Jeep Grand CherokeeFront airbag and/or seatbelt pre-tensioner may deploy unexpectedly | Urgent | R/2016/110 | |
| Dodge RAMConcern that seatbelt will not secure childseat | Urgent | R/2006/188 | |
| VoyagerSeat belt may become inoperative | Urgent | R/2002/101 |
This is one of 71 Chrysler recalls in DVSA’s data. The Chrysler recall launched before it was R/2016/110 on 8 Jul 2016, for front airbag and/or seatbelt pre-tensioner may deploy unexpectedly. The one launched after it was R/2017/019 on 31 Mar 2017, for airbag may malfunction. You can also see every Chrysler recall, all recalls launched in 2016 and seat belt recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2016/121, launched 12 August 2016. Data updated 15 October 2026. How we grade urgency.
Sources
- The Code does not itself say repairs are free. GOV.UK guidance says "You will not usually have to pay for any repairs or parts under a safety recall." gov.uk Checked 15 Oct 2026.