Chrysler’s parent company, Stellantis, 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 the second-row center or driver side seat belt buckles may not have been properly attached to the vehicle’s body structure. This defect could compromise the effectiveness of the second-row seat belt system, increasing the risk of injury to occupants. Stellantis has reported one injury potentially 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 around 75,000 in other regions outside North America. Stellantis will be reaching out to affected vehicle owners to arrange for inspections at authorized dealerships. During these inspections, dealers will assess the attachment of the second-row seat belt buckles and ensure they are correctly secured to the vehicle’s body structure.
