The company identified that some vehicles may have a buckle anchor that was not properly bonded to the vehicle’s structural member during manufacturing. If the anchor is not securely attached, the second-row occupants could face an increased risk of injury in the event of a crash due to a reduced effectiveness of the seat belt system.
Stellantis did not specify how many vehicles are affected in total beyond the initial 1.5 million Ram 1500 pickups under recall globally. The company will notify registered owners and provide instructions for inspection and repair at authorized service centers at no cost to the owner. Dealers will inspect the buckle anchor attachment and, if necessary, reattach or reinforce it to ensure it meets the required safety standards.
Owners are advised to look for recall notification letters and can also check their vehicle’s eligibility using Stellantis’ official recall resources or contact their local Ram dealership for guidance. In the interim, drivers of affected Ram 1500 models should remain attentive to any unusual seat belt behavior, such as looseness or an audible click indicating attachment issues, and avoid relying on the seat belt feature until the vehicle has been inspected.
Safety advocates emphasize that timely action in recalls is critical, as compromised seat belt anchors can undermine restraint effectiveness in a crash. Stellantis has not indicated any reported injuries or crashes tied to this specific defect at this time, but the company is proceeding with repairs to ensure compliance with safety standards.
The recall adds to ongoing efforts by automakers to address seat belt and airbag attachment issues across several model lines, reflecting heightened attention to interior safety component workmanship in recent recall campaigns.