Chrysler’s parent company, Stellantis, announced on Friday 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 improperly attached to the vehicle’s body structure.
This issue could compromise the second-row seat belt system’s performance, posing an increased risk of injury to passengers. Stellantis has reported one injury possibly linked to the recall but no fatalities.
The recall encompasses 1.27 million vehicles in the US, 156,000 in Canada, 15,000 in Mexico, and around 75,000 in other regions outside North America. Impacted vehicle owners will be notified to contact dealers for inspection. Dealers will examine the second-row seat belt buckle anchor and ensure it is properly attached to the vehicle’s body if necessary.