More than 1.5 million Ram 1500 pickups from the 2019–2026 model years are being recalled worldwide due to a potential issue with rear seat belt anchors. The recall affects Ram 1500 trucks in the United States, Canada, Mexico, and other regions where the vehicle is sold. This recall is a significant concern for owners who frequently carry rear passengers, as it may impact the safety of those occupants in the event of a crash.
The recall centers on the second-row center and driver-side rear seat belt buckle anchors, which may not be properly attached to the truck's body. This can reduce the performance of the rear seat belts in a crash, potentially leading to injury. In fact, the issue has been linked to at least one reported injury. As a result, some trucks may not comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 210, which governs seat belt anchorages.
View Price on AmazonOwner notification letters in the US are expected to start mailing around August 18. However, the recall may not immediately appear in federal databases, so a clean search result today does not guarantee your Ram 1500 is in the clear. Outside the US, drivers should watch for instructions from local distributors and transport agencies, which are rolling out the same basic inspection and repair strategy even if local campaign numbers differ.
Ram dealers are being instructed to inspect the rear buckle anchor points and reattach them to the body structure if needed using approved hardware and procedures. All inspections and repairs under this campaign are performed free of charge, with Stellantis covering the cost for owners and fleets. Until your truck is inspected, the safest approach is to avoid using the affected second-row seating positions if you can, especially for children or anyone who relies on a child seat, and to have the recall inspection scheduled as soon as your VIN shows an open campaign.
You can check whether your specific Ram 1500 is covered by running the Vehicle Identification Number on national databases once the campaign is loaded. Ram and FCA US customer care are also directing owners and fleet managers to recalls.mopar.com, where you can enter a VIN and see open campaigns tied to that truck. Fleet operators managing dozens or hundreds of Ram 1500s should pull a VIN list from their asset system and run bulk checks, then schedule repairs in waves to keep trucks in service.
Source: motor1.com
