Chrysler is recalling 1,271,294 Ram 1500 pickup trucks in the United States because some vehicles may have improperly installed second-row seat belt buckle anchors. The recall covers model-year 2019 through 2026 trucks produced between February 17, 2018, and April 27, 2026.
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, the anchors may not have been correctly attached to the vehicles’ body structures during assembly. This condition could reduce the seat belt buckle’s ability to manage force and increase the risk of injury to occupants under certain driving or crash conditions. The agency said the issue could leave affected trucks out of compliance with federal motor vehicle safety standards.
Chrysler estimates that approximately 0.1% of the recalled vehicles contain the defect. NHTSA said production and service records were used to identify the trucks included in the recall. The agency characterized the problem as an assembly issue rather than a defect in the seat belt component itself.
Authorized dealers will inspect the second-row buckle anchors and verify that they are properly secured to the body structure. If an anchor was installed incorrectly, dealers will reattach it at no cost to the vehicle owner. The repair is intended to restore the seat belt system’s required performance and bring the vehicles into compliance with applicable safety rules.
Dealers were notified of the recall on or around August 6, 2026. Chrysler plans to begin notifying owners on August 18, 2026. Owners receiving a recall notice can contact an authorized dealer to arrange an inspection and any necessary repair.
The recall is being conducted by Chrysler, whose parent company is Stellantis. The company had not provided a comment to the original news outlet at the time of publication. NHTSA’s report does not indicate that every recalled truck has the installation problem, but owners should follow instructions.