Chrysler’s parent company, Stellantis, announced on Friday a global recall of over 1.5 million Ram 1500 pickup trucks due to an issue with the seat belts. The recall affects Ram 1500 vehicles manufactured between 2019 and 2026, where the second-row center or driver side seat belt buckle anchor may not have been 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 passengers. Stellantis reported one injury associated with the recall but confirmed 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 of North America. Affected vehicle owners will be contacted by the automaker to arrange for an inspection at authorized dealerships. During the inspection, dealers will check the second-row center and driver seat belt buckle anchors and ensure proper attachment to the vehicle’s body structure.