Chrysler’s parent company, Stellantis, announced on Friday a global recall of over 1.5 million Ram 1500 pickup trucks due to a seat belt issue. The recall affects Ram 1500 vehicles manufactured between 2019 and 2026 that may have a second-row center or driver side seat belt buckle anchor that was not properly attached to the vehicle’s body structure. This defect could compromise the performance of the second-row seat belt system, potentially increasing the risk of injury to occupants. Stellantis has reported one injury connected to the recall but no fatalities.
The recall encompasses 1.27 million vehicles in the United States, 156,000 in Canada, 15,000 in Mexico, and approximately 75,000 in other regions outside North America. Impacted vehicle owners will receive notifications to contact dealers for inspection appointments. Dealers will examine the second-row center and driver seat belt buckle anchors and make the necessary adjustments to ensure proper attachment to the vehicle’s body.
