Stellantis is recalling just over 1.5 million [1] Ram 1500 pickup trucks worldwide due to a defect in the rear seat-belt system.
The recall is significant because it involves a critical safety component designed to prevent passenger injury during a collision. A failure in the seat-belt anchor could lead to the belt detaching during a crash, leaving occupants unprotected.
The company announced the recall on July 31, 2026 [4]. The issue centers on the rear seat-belt buckle anchor, which may not be properly attached to the vehicle frame [2], [3]. If the anchor is not secure, the buckle could fail to hold the passenger in place during an impact [3].
This global action affects Ram 1500 models from the 2019 through 2026 model years [3]. Reports on the total number of affected vehicles vary across sources, with some citing more than 1.2 million [2] and others stating the figure is just over 1.5 million [1].
Stellantis, the parent company of Chrysler, is managing the recall across all markets where the model is sold [5]. The company has not yet released specific details regarding the timeline for repairs or the method of notification for owners.
Owners are encouraged to check their vehicle identification numbers to determine if their truck is part of the affected group. The recall covers a wide range of production years, spanning seven model years in total [3].
“The recall is significant because it involves a critical safety component designed to prevent passenger injury during a collision.”
This recall highlights a systemic manufacturing or assembly issue that persisted for seven model years. Because the defect involves a primary safety restraint, the scale of the recall, affecting over a million vehicles, could result in significant logistical challenges for Stellantis dealerships and potential legal liability if injuries are linked to the anchor failure.
