Chrysler’s parent company, Stellantis, announced on Friday a global recall of over 1.5 million Ram 1500 pickup trucks due to an issue with the seat belts. The recall affects Ram 1500 vehicles manufactured between 2019 and 2026, where the second-row center or driver side seat belt buckle anchor may not have been correctly attached to the vehicle’s body structure. This defect could compromise the effectiveness of the second-row seat belt system, increasing the risk of injury to passengers. Stellantis has knowledge of one injury potentially linked to this issue but no reported fatalities.

The recall encompasses 1.27 million vehicles in the United States, 156,000 in Canada, 15,000 in Mexico, and approximately 75,000 in other regions outside North America. Stellantis will inform affected vehicle owners to contact dealers for inspection appointments. Dealers will examine the second-row center and driver seat belt buckle anchor, ensuring proper attachment to the vehicle’s body if necessary.