Vehicle recall R/1998/043

Jeep Cherokee and Jeep Wrangler recall: Front seat shoulder belts adjustable anchors may have inadequate strength

DVSA recall R/1998/043 names the Jeep Cherokee and Jeep Wrangler. It was launched 15 June 1998. It covers vehicles built 12 January 1998 to 16 January 1998.

Recall data updated 22 September 2026

Recall: R/1998/043
Launched: 15 June 1998
Issued by: JEEP
Vehicles: DVSA lists 20 on each model line

What can go wrong

The front shoulder belt adjustable anchors on affected vehicles may have been improperly manufactured and could have inadequate strength. An anchor with inadequate strength may allow the front shoulder belt to separate from the anchor under certain accident conditions.

The fix

To correct this condition both front shoulder belt adjustable anchors must be replaced.

Models and build dates

As listed in the DVSA recall file. DVSA lists the same vehicle number on each line: 20. It may be a figure per line or for the whole recall.
Model	Built	Vehicles
Jeep Cherokee	12 January 1998 to 16 January 1998	20
Jeep Wrangler	12 January 1998 to 16 January 1998	20

Is a specific car affected? A recall lists models and build dates, not individual vehicles, so these pages cannot tell you whether one car is included. Enter the registration on the DVSA vehicle recall checker on GOV.UK, or give the vehicle identification number (VIN) to the manufacturer or one of its dealers. Buying used? Ask the seller for proof that any recall work was done.

Other recalls for these models

R/1998/036 Brake booster diaphragm may split 22 June 1998, Jeep Cherokee, Jeep Wrangler
R/1998/070 Inaccurate indication of fuel tank contents 1 February 1999, Jeep Grand Cherokee, Jeep Cherokee, Jeep Wrangler
R/1996/060 Power distribution fuse link 16 May 1996, Jeep Grand Cherokee, Jeep Cherokee
R/2000/069 Air bag warning light and / or airbags may operate/ deploy without warning. 2 August 2000, Jeep Cherokee
R/1995/029 Leakage of fuel from tank area 4 April 1995, Jeep Wrangler
R/2001/156 Instrument panel cover concern 12 April 2002, Jeep Cherokee

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Source

Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Source: DVSA vehicle recall records (RecallsFile.csv), recalls launched 1992 to 2026. Recall data updated 22 September 2026.

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