Safety Recall NHTSA · 21V699000 Reported September 9, 2021

Seat belt locking retractor malfunction/fmvss 208

Q: What is recall 21V699000?

NHTSA recall 21V699000 was issued by Chrysler (fca Us, Llc) on September 9, 2021. It addresses: Seat belt locking retractor malfunction/fmvss 208. The recall affects approximately 10,372 vehicles , with the defect involving the N/A component.

Q: Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls . NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

Q: How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Chrysler (fca Us, Llc) · N/A · 10,372 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID

21V699000

Manufacturer Campaign

Y61

Manufacturer

Chrysler (fca Us, Llc)

Component

N/A

Vehicles Affected

10,372

Recall Type

Vehicle

Report Received

September 9, 2021

Completion Rate

80.15

Defect Summary

Chrysler (fca us, llc) is recalling certain 2021 ram promaster city and ram promaster vehicles. the seat belt automatic locking retractors may deactivate early, which can prevent the child restraint system from securing properly. as such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard number 208, "occupant crash protection."

Safety Consequence

An unsecured child restraint system can increase the risk of injury during a crash.

Corrective Action

Dealers will inspect and replace the seat belt retractors as necessary, free of charge. owner notification letters were mailed october 28, 2021. owners may contact fca us llc customer service at 1-800-853- 1403. fca us llc's number for this recall is y61.

What you should do

Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
Contact an authorized Chrysler (fca Us, Llc) dealer and reference recall ID 21V699000 or campaign Y61.
Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.

View Official NHTSA Notice →

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FAQ: Recall 21V699000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 21V699000?

NHTSA recall 21V699000 was issued by Chrysler (fca Us, Llc) on September 9, 2021. It addresses: Seat belt locking retractor malfunction/fmvss 208. The recall affects approximately 10,372 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Chrysler (fca Us, Llc) dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 21V699000 or the manufacturer campaign number Y61. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.