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 produced between 2019 and 2026 that may have a second-row center or driver side seat belt buckle anchor improperly attached to the vehicle structure. This issue could compromise the second-row seat belt system, potentially increasing the risk of injury to passengers. Stellantis reported one injury associated with the problem 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 outside North America. Stellantis will inform affected vehicle owners to contact dealers for inspection appointments. Dealers will examine and properly attach the second-row center and driver seat belt buckle anchors to the vehicle body if necessary.
