RAM 1500 Trucks Recalled Due to Improperly Installed Seat Belt Buckle Anchors
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2019-2026 RAM 1500 vehicles because the second-row seat belt buckle anchors may be improperly installed.
What this means for you
Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).
The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.
Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (improperly installed seat belt anchors) that increases the risk of injury during a crash.
Plain-English summary
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling specific 2019-2026 RAM 1500 models. The recall was issued because the second-row seat belt buckle anchors may have been improperly installed, which means the vehicles do not meet Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 210 regarding seat belt assembly anchorages.
An improperly installed seat belt buckle anchor may fail to properly restrain occupants, which increases the risk of injury during a crash.
Owners should contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Dealers will inspect the vehicles and attach the seat belt buckle anchor to the body structure as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed on August 18, 2026.
The recalled product
- Product
- RAM 1500
- Brand
- RAM
- Manufacturer
- Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
- Category
- Vehicle — Trucks
- Affected units
- 1,271,294
Is your product affected?
Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.
Model numbers (1)
- 1500
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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