2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee Vehicle Tether Anchor Recall (24V586)
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) · 243 vehicles · Reported August 8, 2024
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling 243 2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles. Â The child seat tether welds on the second-row seat back frame may be insufficient, which can reduce the seat's ability to properly restrain a child during a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 225, "Child Restraint Anchorage Systems." A child that is not properly restrained during a crash can have an increased risk of injury. Dealers will make the repair free of charge.
Recall 24V586 at a glance
| NHTSA campaign number | 24V586000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer recall number | 85B |
| Date reported to NHTSA | August 8, 2024 |
| Manufacturer | Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) |
| Vehicles | 2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee |
| Units affected | 243 |
| Component | Child Seat > Vehicle Tether Anchor |
| Safety risk | A child that is not properly restrained during a crash can have an increased risk of injury. |
| Fix | Available at dealers |
What is wrong with the 2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee in recall 24V586?
 The child seat tether welds on the second-row seat back frame may be insufficient, which can reduce the seat's ability to properly restrain a child during a crash.
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee L vehicles. The child seat tether welds on the second-row seat back frame may be insufficient, which can reduce the seat's ability to properly restrain a child during a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 225, "Child Restraint Anchorage Systems."
Is it safe to drive a 2024 Grand Cherokee with recall 24V586?
NHTSA has not told owners to stop driving, but the risk is real: A child that is not properly restrained during a crash can have an increased risk of injury.
NHTSA describes the risk this way: A child that is not properly restrained during a crash can have an increased risk of injury.
NHTSA has not issued a do-not-drive or park-outside warning for this recall. Still, get the repair done as soon as it is available, and stop driving if you notice symptoms related to the vehicle tether anchor.
Which vehicles are included in recall 24V586?
Recall 24V586 covers 243 vehicles: 2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee.
NHTSA lists 243 vehicles in this campaign. Not every vehicle of these models and years is included, so check your VIN.
| Model years | Make | Model |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Jeep | Grand Cherokee |
What is the fix for the Grand Cherokee vehicle tether anchor recall?
Yes. Dealers will reinforce the child seat tether welds on the seat back frame, free of charge.
Dealers will reinforce the child seat tether welds on the seat back frame, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 3, 2024. Owners may contact FCA customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA's number for this recall is 85B.
When was recall 24V586 announced?
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) reported recall 24V586 to NHTSA on August 8, 2024. NHTSA lists the owner letter date as October 3, 2024.
| Date | What happened |
|---|---|
| August 8, 2024 | Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) filed the defect report with NHTSA; NHTSA assigned campaign 24V586000. |
| October 3, 2024 | Owner notification letters mailed (per NHTSA). |
This recall was filed 26 months ago. If your Grand Cherokee was built in that window, the VIN check below is the way to confirm it is included.
How do I check if my Grand Cherokee is part of recall 24V586?
Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. If recall 24V586 is open on your Grand Cherokee, it will be listed there.
Enter your 17-character VIN at NHTSA’s recall lookup. It shows any open safety recall on your vehicle, including 24V586000. Your VIN is on the registration card, the insurance card, and the driver side of the dashboard where it meets the windshield. Recent recalls can take a few days to appear in the lookup.
What should Grand Cherokee owners do about recall 24V586?
Check your VIN, schedule the free recall repair, and keep a repair order for every dealer visit.
- Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm recall 24V586000 applies to your Grand Cherokee.
- Call a Jeep dealer and schedule the recall repair. Ask how long the repair takes and whether parts are in stock.
- Get a repair order for every visit, even if the dealer only inspects the vehicle. Read it before you leave and make sure your complaint is written the way you described it.
- Keep a simple log of any vehicle tether anchor symptoms with dates and mileage. Video of a warning light or the problem happening is strong evidence.
- Count the days the vehicle is at the dealer. Days out of service add up toward California's 30-day presumption.
- If the recall repair does not fix it, or the vehicle keeps going back for the same issue, talk to a lemon law attorney.
What are Grand Cherokee owners reporting to NHTSA?
Owners have filed 242 complaints with NHTSA about these vehicles since 2020, 30 of them about the other equipment.
Since recall 24V586 was reported on August 8, 2024, owners have filed 27 complaints with NHTSA about the other equipment on these vehicles. 6 of them (22%) describe the same problem happening more than once or coming back after a repair attempt.
How we counted: we matched NHTSA owner complaints for the model years in this recall that list the other equipment and were received on or after August 8, 2024, then flagged narratives that describe a repeat failure or a problem returning after a dealer repair, recall service or software update. Data from NHTSA, accessed October 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified owner reports and may involve a related other equipment issue rather than this exact defect; automated text matching can miss or misread some reports.
NHTSA’s public complaint database lists 242 owner complaints filed since 2020 for the vehicles in this recall, and 30 of them involve the other equipment. Complaints are reports from owners and have not been verified by NHTSA, but a high count for the same component is a sign the problem is widespread.
- 2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee: 242 complaints in total, 30 about the other equipment
Examples of what owners have reported to NHTSA (unverified excerpts):
The catalytic converter had to be replaced after 3000 miles. Vehicle was purchased in September and it had to be replaced in December. Had to take vehicle in twice for them to diagnose the problem.
2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee owner, CA, NHTSA complaint 11643050, filed February 16, 2025
The entire vehicle failed with a No Start Issue. The vehicle will not wake up, can not jump off. My safety is being stranded without a workable vehicle. No the problem has not been resolved after being towed into service to the dealer twice.
2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee owner, GA, NHTSA complaint 11649187, filed March 19, 2025
I was changing my right rear tire due to a nail on a slight slope in my driveway and I had a roll away incident. The top of my driveway is a slight slope and then changes to fairly steep. My vehicle rolled off of my jack and jack stand and continued into the street.
2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee owner, OH, NHTSA complaint 11658742, filed May 4, 2025
Can recall 24V586 make my Grand Cherokee a lemon in California?
Not by itself. A recall repair that fails, or repeat dealer visits for the same defect, can support a California lemon law claim.
A recall by itself does not make a car a lemon. Under California's Song-Beverly Consumer Warranty Act, what matters is whether a defect covered by the warranty substantially impairs the vehicle's use, value or safety, and whether the manufacturer or its dealers fixed it within a reasonable number of attempts (Civ. Code 1793.2(d)).
What matters for a lemon law claim is not the recall label but whether the defect substantially impairs the 2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee and whether the dealer can fix it in a reasonable number of tries.
A remedy is available. Many vehicles are fixed on the first try. If the problem returns after the recall repair, or the 2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee has needed other repairs for the same defect, those visits count toward a lemon law claim.
California law presumes a reasonable number of attempts has been made if, within 18 months or 18,000 miles of delivery, the same problem was repaired two or more times for a defect likely to cause death or serious injury, four or more times for any covered defect, or the vehicle was out of service for repairs more than 30 days in total (Civ. Code 1793.22(b)). Some of these require written notice to the manufacturer. A claim can still succeed outside that window.
An owner who prevails in a lemon law case can recover reasonable attorney fees and costs from the manufacturer (Civ. Code 1794(d)). You pay nothing, win or lose. We are paid only if you win, and the manufacturer pays our fees, including in settlements. If a case is lost, our firm covers the costs.
In our cases, a recall repair visit counts as a repair attempt, and it's strongest when the owner complained about the problem before the recall came out. A recall shows the defect is real and that enough owners reported it for the manufacturer to issue a fix.
The biggest mistake I see is waiting too long. The mileage offset starts at your first repair visit for the problem, so the sooner you take it in, the better. If the problem comes and goes, take it in when it happens. You can't go back to that date later.
If you get a recall notice, call a lemon law attorney right away. You may have taken the car in for the same problem before and forgotten, or there may be other recalls related to it.
Jacob Shayesteh, Esq. (SBN 362320), Founder and Managing Attorney. Quotes lightly edited for clarity. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.
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Frequently asked questions about recall 24V586
Did the recall 24V586 fix work?
Since recall 24V586 was reported on August 8, 2024, owners have filed 27 complaints with NHTSA about the other equipment on these vehicles. 6 of them (22%) describe the same problem happening more than once or coming back after a repair attempt. If your vehicle still has the problem after the recall repair, go back to the dealer, get a repair order, and talk to a lemon law attorney.
When will owners be notified?
According to NHTSA, owner notification letters were or are scheduled to be mailed October 3, 2024.
Is the 24V586000 recall repair free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers.
How do I know if my Grand Cherokee is part of recall 24V586000?
Enter your 17-character VIN in NHTSA's recall lookup at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or call a dealer. The VIN is on your registration, insurance card and the lower corner of the windshield.
Does a recall mean my car is a lemon?
Not on its own. A lemon law claim depends on whether a covered defect keeps coming back or keeps the vehicle out of service. A recall repair that fails, or repeat visits for the same problem, can support a claim.
Does the recall fixing my car mean I have no case?
Not necessarily. Even if the recall repair fixed it, you may still have a case, and a car that's a year or more old can still qualify.
Do used cars qualify for California lemon law?
We take certified pre-owned, demo and dealer vehicles. Since the California Supreme Court's Rodriguez decision in 2024, ordinary used cars generally do not qualify.
How long does a recall lemon law case take?
Recall-related cases typically resolve in one to three months from your first call. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.
What does a lemon law attorney cost?
You pay nothing, win or lose. We are paid only if you win, and the manufacturer pays our fees, including in settlements. If a case is lost, our firm covers the costs.
Sources
- NHTSA recall record 24V586000 (recall report and owner letters are posted there)
- NHTSA complaints and recalls data, accessed October 1, 2026
- California Civil Code 1793.2 and 1793.22
Attorney advertising. America’s Lemon Lawyer is a trade name of Wynn Law Group, APC. Responsible attorney: Jacob Shayesteh, Esq. (SBN 362320). This page is general information, not legal advice. America’s Lemon Lawyer is not affiliated with NHTSA or Jeep. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.