Chrysler’s parent company, Stellantis, announced on Friday that it will conduct 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 that may 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 second-row seat belt system’s effectiveness, leading to an increased risk of injury to passengers. Stellantis has reported one injury potentially related to this recall, but no fatalities have been 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 of North America. Stellantis will inform affected vehicle owners to contact authorized dealers to arrange for an inspection. Dealers will examine the second-row center and driver seat belt buckle anchor and ensure proper attachment to the vehicle’s body if necessary.