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 concern. The recall affects Ram 1500 vehicles manufactured between 2019 and 2026 that might have a second-row center or driver side seat belt buckle anchor that was not correctly attached to the vehicle’s body structure. This issue could compromise the functionality of the second-row seat belt system, increasing the risk of injury to passengers. While Stellantis is aware of one reported injury associated with the recall, there have been no fatalities linked to the problem.
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 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 for proper installation.