Stellantis, the parent company of Chrysler, announced on Friday a global recall of more than 1.5 million Ram 1500 pickup trucks due to a seat belt problem. The recall affects Ram 1500 vehicles manufactured between 2019 and 2026 that may have a second-row center or second-row driver side seat belt anchor that was not correctly attached to the vehicle’s body structure.
The issue could compromise the effectiveness of the second-row seat belt system, potentially increasing the risk of injury to occupants. While Stellantis is aware of one injury associated with the recall, 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 approximately 75,000 outside North America. Stellantis will inform affected vehicle owners to contact dealers for inspection scheduling. Dealers will examine the second-row center and second-row driver seat belt buckle anchor and ensure it is correctly attached to the vehicle’s body if necessary.