Stellantis is recalling approximately 1.5 million Ram 1500 pickup trucks due to a defect in the rear seat belt buckle anchors [1].
The recall is critical because the failure of a seat belt anchor to remain attached to the vehicle body structure during a crash could leave rear-seat occupants unprotected.
The company said the action on July 31, 2026 [2]. The recall affects trucks built for the North American market, specifically those sold in the U.S. and Canada [1]. According to the company, the issue involves the second-row center, or driver-side seat-belt buckle anchor [1].
Vehicles from the 2019 to 2026 model years are included in the recall [1]. The defect means the anchor may not be properly attached to the vehicle body structure, which creates a safety risk for passengers in the back of the cabin [3].
While most reports cite a total of 1.5 million vehicles [1], some sources indicate the number is more than 1.2 million [4]. The higher estimate of 1.5 million is supported by multiple primary reporting outlets, including CBC Windsor and U.S. News [1], [2].
Stellantis has not provided a specific timeline for the repairs, but the recall applies to a wide range of production years spanning seven model cycles [1]. Owners of affected Ram 1500 trucks are expected to be notified by the manufacturer to have the anchors inspected and secured.
“Stellantis is recalling approximately 1.5 million Ram 1500 pickup trucks”
This massive recall highlights a significant manufacturing oversight across nearly seven model years of one of North America's most popular pickup trucks. By affecting 1.5 million vehicles, Stellantis faces a substantial logistical challenge in bringing these trucks back to dealerships for safety corrections, while the nature of the defect—a failure of a primary safety restraint—could expose the company to liability if accidents occur before repairs are completed.
