Chrysler’s parent company, Stellantis, announced on Friday that it will be recalling more than 1.5 million Ram 1500 pickup trucks globally due to a seat belt issue. The recall affects Ram 1500 vehicles from 2019 to 2026 that may have been manufactured with improperly attached second-row center or driver side seat belt buckles to the vehicle body structure. This issue could compromise the functionality of the second-row seat belt system, potentially increasing the risk of injury to occupants. Stellantis has reported one injury possibly linked 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 outside of North America. Impacted vehicle owners will be contacted by the automaker to arrange for an inspection at dealerships. During the inspection, dealers will assess and properly secure the second-row center and driver seat belt buckle anchors to the vehicle’s body as necessary.