Chrysler’s parent company, Stellantis, announced on Friday a recall of more than 1.5 million Ram 1500 pickup trucks globally 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 second-row driver side seat belt buckle anchor may not have been correctly attached to the vehicle’s body structure. This issue could compromise the performance of the second-row seat belt system, potentially increasing the risk of injury to passengers. Stellantis has reported one injury related 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. Stellantis will be reaching out to affected vehicle owners to arrange for inspections at dealerships. During the inspection, dealers will assess the attachment of the second-row center and second-row driver seat belt buckle anchor and make necessary corrections to ensure proper attachment to the vehicle’s body.