“Stellantis Recalls 1.5M Ram 1500 Trucks Over Seat Belt Issue”

Stellantis, the parent company of Chrysler, announced on Friday a global recall of more than 1.5 million Ram 1500 pickup trucks due to a seat belt problem. The recall affects Ram 1500 vehicles manufactured between 2019 and 2026 that may have been assembled with improperly attached second-row center or driver side seat belt anchor points. This issue could compromise the functionality of the second-row seat belt system, increasing the risk of injury to passengers. Stellantis has reported one injury potentially linked to the recall but no fatalities. The recall encompasses 1.27 million vehicles in the U.S., 156,000 in Canada, 15,000 in Mexico, and around 75,000 elsewhere globally. Affected vehicle owners will be contacted by the automaker to arrange for an inspection at their dealerships. During the inspection, dealers will assess and, if necessary, correctly secure the second-row center and driver side seat belt anchor points to the vehicle’s structure.