Stellantis, the parent company of Chrysler, announced on Friday a global recall of approximately 1.5 million Ram 1500 pickup trucks due to a seat belt issue. The recall affects Ram 1500 vehicles manufactured between 2019 and 2026, where there may have been a problem with the attachment of the second-row center or driver side seat belt buckle anchor to the vehicle’s body structure. This issue could compromise the effectiveness of the second-row seat belt system, potentially increasing the risk of injury to passengers. While Stellantis is aware of one injury associated with this problem, 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 around 75,000 in other regions outside North America. Stellantis will be reaching out to affected vehicle owners to arrange for an inspection at authorized dealers. During the inspection, dealers will evaluate the second-row center and driver seat belt buckle anchor and make necessary adjustments to ensure proper attachment to the vehicle’s body structure.
