Stellantis is recalling Ram 1500 pickup trucks due to an issue involving seat belt anchors. The recall affects certain model years ranging from 2019 to 2026.
The defect involves second-row center and/or second-row driver-side seat belt buckle anchors that may not have been properly attached to the vehicle's body structure during assembly. Stellantis stated that this condition could affect the performance of the second-row seat belt system in certain collision scenarios, potentially increasing the risk of injury to rear-seat occupants.
1.5 million
Estimated total number of Ram 1500 vehicles involved in the recall.
Scope of the recall
Estimates regarding the total number of affected vehicles vary. While some reports suggest approximately 1.5 million Ram 1500 pickups are involved, other figures specify that the recall involves more than 1.27 million units in the United States.
In the United States, the recall campaign affects an estimated 1,271,294 vehicles.
Repairs and notifications
Affected vehicle owners will be notified to schedule an appointment with their local dealer for repairs. Technicians will inspect the second-row center and driver-side seat belt buckle anchors and, if necessary, properly secure them to the vehicle's body structure. These repairs will be performed free of charge.
Customers can check if their vehicle is included by visiting recalls.mopar.com or the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recall website.
Updates
Stellantis clarified that the recall is a voluntary safety measure and confirmed awareness of one injury potentially linked to the seat belt anchor defect, with no fatalities reported. The company warned that a failure in the rear seat belt buckle could result in an occupant being launched forward during a crash.
Stellantis has confirmed that the voluntary safety recall is linked to one potential injury, though no fatalities have been reported. The defect involves improperly secured rear seat belt buckle anchors, which could cause the belt system to fail and lead to occupants being launched forward.
The voluntary safety recall covers Ram 1500 model years 2019 through 2026 and Stellantis has reported one potential injury linked to the defect, though no fatalities have occurred. While the company is mailing notices to owners this month, there are disputed claims that the campaign involves approximately 75,000 vehicles outside of North America. Additionally, the recall has not yet appeared in the NHTSA recall tracker.
The voluntary safety recall covers Ram 1500 model years 2019 through 2026 and involves one reported injury, although no fatalities have been linked to the defect. Stellantis confirmed that recall notices are being mailed to owners this month, while reports of approximately 75,000 affected vehicles outside North America remain disputed. Additionally, the defect regarding unsecured rear seat belt buckle anchors carries the risk of occupants being launched forward during use.
Stellantis confirmed the recall covers Ram 1500 models from 2019 through 2026 and is voluntary, with notices being mailed this month; the company is aware of one injury linked to the defect but no fatalities, and while the recall has not yet appeared in the NHTSA tracker, it follows a global scope that remains disputed at 75,000 vehicles outside North America.
