Chrysler’s parent company, Stellantis, announced on Friday a global recall of more than 1.5 million Ram 1500 pickup trucks due to a seat belt issue. 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 correctly attached to the vehicle’s body structure. This issue could compromise the effectiveness of the second-row seat belt system, potentially increasing the risk of injury to occupants. While Stellantis is aware of one injury possibly linked to the recall, there have been no reported 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 locations outside North America. Stellantis will inform affected vehicle owners to arrange an inspection with dealers. During the inspection, dealers will check the attachment of the second-row center and driver seat belt buckle anchor to the vehicle’s body and make necessary adjustments.