Chrysler’s parent company, Stellantis, announced on Friday a recall of more than 1.5 million Ram 1500 pickup trucks worldwide due to a seat belt problem. The recall affects 2019 to 2026 Ram 1500 vehicles that may have been manufactured with improperly attached second-row center or driver side seat belt buckles. This issue could compromise the second-row seat belt system’s effectiveness, potentially increasing the risk of injury to occupants. Stellantis has acknowledged one injury possibly 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 approximately 75,000 outside North America. Affected vehicle owners will be contacted by the automaker to arrange for an inspection at dealerships. During the inspection, dealers will check the attachment of the second-row center and driver seat belt buckles and ensure they are properly secured to the vehicle’s body structure.
