2022 Ram 1500 Seat Belt Pretensioner Recall (22V766)
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) · 2,802 vehicles · Reported October 13, 2022
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling 2,802 2022 Jeep Gladiator; 2021 Jeep Wrangler; 2022 Ram 1500 vehicles. The front seat belt retractors may have an improperly welded micro gas generator, which can result in seat belt pretensioner failure. A seat belt with pretensioner failure may not properly restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury. Dealers will make the repair free of charge.
Recall 22V766 at a glance
| NHTSA campaign number | 22V766000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer recall number | Z95 |
| Date reported to NHTSA | October 13, 2022 |
| Manufacturer | Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) |
| Vehicles | 2022 Jeep Gladiator; 2021 Jeep Wrangler; 2022 Ram 1500 |
| Units affected | 2,802 |
| Component | Seat Belts > Pretensioner |
| Safety risk | A seat belt with pretensioner failure may not properly restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury. |
| Fix | Available at dealers |
What is wrong with the 2022 Ram 1500 in recall 22V766?
The front seat belt retractors may have an improperly welded micro gas generator, which can result in seat belt pretensioner failure.
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2022 Ram 1500, Jeep Gladiator, and 2021 Jeep Wrangler vehicles. The front seat belt retractors may have an improperly welded micro gas generator, which can result in seat belt pretensioner failure.
Is it safe to drive a 2022 1500 with recall 22V766?
NHTSA has not told owners to stop driving, but the risk is real: A seat belt with pretensioner failure may not properly restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
NHTSA describes the risk this way: A seat belt with pretensioner failure may not properly restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
There is no do-not-drive order on this campaign. If your 1500 shows warning lights or behaves differently in a way that involves the pretensioner, have it checked before driving further.
Which vehicles are included in recall 22V766?
Recall 22V766 covers 2,802 vehicles: 2022 Jeep Gladiator; 2021 Jeep Wrangler; 2022 Ram 1500.
NHTSA lists 2,802 vehicles in this campaign. Not every vehicle of these models and years is included, so check your VIN.
| Model years | Make | Model |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Jeep | Gladiator |
| 2021 | Jeep | Wrangler |
| 2022 | Ram | 1500 |
What is the fix for the 1500 seat belt pretensioner recall?
Yes. Dealers will replace the front seat belt retractors.
Dealers will replace the front seat belt retractors. free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 8, 2022. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is Z95.
When was recall 22V766 announced?
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) reported recall 22V766 to NHTSA on October 13, 2022. NHTSA lists the owner letter date as December 8, 2022.
| Date | What happened |
|---|---|
| October 13, 2022 | Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) filed the defect report with NHTSA; NHTSA assigned campaign 22V766000. |
| December 8, 2022 | Owner notification letters mailed (per NHTSA). |
This recall was filed 48 months ago. If your 1500 was built in that window, the VIN check below is the way to confirm it is included.
How do I check if my 1500 is part of recall 22V766?
Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. If recall 22V766 is open on your 1500, 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 22V766000. 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 1500 owners do about recall 22V766?
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 22V766000 applies to your 1500.
- Book the recall appointment with any authorized Ram dealer. Ask up front whether parts are available and how long the vehicle will be there.
- 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 pretensioner 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 problem comes back after the repair, return to the dealer and contact a lemon law attorney.
What are 1500 owners reporting to NHTSA?
Owners have filed 1,676 complaints with NHTSA about these vehicles since 2020, 7 of them about the seat belts.
Since recall 22V766 was reported on October 13, 2022, owners have filed 5 complaints with NHTSA about the seat belts on these vehicles. 0 of them (0%) 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 seat belts and were received on or after October 13, 2022, 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 seat belts issue rather than this exact defect; automated text matching can miss or misread some reports.
NHTSA’s public complaint database lists 1,676 owner complaints filed since 2020 for the vehicles in this recall, and 7 of them involve the seat belts. 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.
- 2021 Jeep Wrangler: 940 complaints in total, 4 about the seat belts
- 2022 Ram 1500: 616 complaints in total, 2 about the seat belts
- 2022 Jeep Gladiator: 120 complaints in total, 1 about the seat belts
A few excerpts from owner complaints filed with NHTSA (unverified, lightly trimmed):
A car came into my son's lane. To avoid a head on collision, he veered right and went head on with a guardrail. Air bags did not deploy and the seatbelt did not lock. He was on hwy 1090. We find out tomorrow if the jeep will be totaled because it has frame damage.
2021 Jeep Wrangler owner, LA, NHTSA complaint 11404746, filed March 24, 2021
In front collision seatbelt did not properly lock from shoulder attachment, causing driver to smack their face on the steering wheel. Also, airbags did not deploy.
2021 Jeep Wrangler owner, NY, NHTSA complaint 11510698, filed March 7, 2023
The subject Jeep Gladiator was involved in a side impact collision on June 18th, 2022. During the collision, the rear seat belts did not lock resulting in two children colliding with the rear of the two front seats. The side impact airbags did not deploy despite the impact being quite severe.
2022 Jeep Gladiator owner, AL, NHTSA complaint 11471573, filed June 29, 2022
Can recall 22V766 make my 1500 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.
Owners often ask whether this pretensioner recall means their 1500 qualifies as a lemon. Not by itself. Song-Beverly looks at whether a defect covered by the warranty substantially impairs use, value or safety and was not fixed after a reasonable number of repair attempts (Civ. Code 1793.2(d)).
A seat belt that does not latch or retract correctly on the 2022 Ram 1500 affects safety directly, and a failed recall repair is a repair attempt under California law.
The recall repair is available at dealers. If it works, great. If the same symptom comes back, the recall visit is one repair attempt and the next visit is another.
For the first 18 months or 18,000 miles, California presumes the manufacturer had enough chances if the 1500 went in two or more times for a defect likely to cause death or serious injury, four or more times for the same defect, or spent more than 30 days in the shop (Civ. Code 1793.22(b)). Direct notice to the manufacturer is required for some of these. The presumption is a shortcut, not the only path to a claim.
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 22V766
Did the recall 22V766 fix work?
Since recall 22V766 was reported on October 13, 2022, owners have filed 5 complaints with NHTSA about the seat belts on these vehicles. 0 of them (0%) 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 December 8, 2022.
Is the 22V766000 recall repair free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers.
How do I know if my 1500 is part of recall 22V766000?
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 22V766000 (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, Ram. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.