Chrysler’s parent company, Stellantis, announced on Friday that it will be recalling slightly over 1.5 million Ram 1500 pickup trucks globally due to a seat belt concern. The recall affects Ram 1500 vehicles manufactured between 2019 and 2026 that may have a second-row center or second-row driver side seat belt buckle anchor that was not correctly attached to the vehicle’s body structure. This issue could compromise the second-row seat belt system’s effectiveness, potentially increasing the risk of injury to passengers. While Stellantis is aware of one injury linked to this 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 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 second-row center and second-row driver seat belt buckle anchor and ensure proper attachment to the vehicle’s body if necessary.