NHTSA estimates 0.1% of the 1.27 million recalled Ram 1500 trucks have the seat belt anchor defect. Dealers will inspect and fix at no charge. Owner notifications begin Aug. 18.
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Chrysler is recalling more than 1.27 million Ram 1500 pickup trucks in the U.S. because the second-row seat belt buckle anchors may have been improperly installed, potentially increasing injury risk in a crash. The recall covers model-year 2019 through 2026 vehicles built between Feb. 17, 2018, and April 27, 2026, according to a filing with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
NHTSA estimates that roughly 0.1% of the recalled trucks – about 1,270 units – actually have the defect. The agency said the issue stems from a vehicle assembly problem rather than a faulty component. "Reduced load management by the seat belt buckle may result in injury to vehicle occupants in certain types of driving conditions or crashes," the report states.
Dealers will inspect the second-row seat belt buckle anchors and, if necessary, properly attach them to the body structure at no cost to owners. Stellantis, Chrysler's parent company, did not disclose an estimated cost for the recall campaign. The company was not immediately available for comment when contacted by FOX Business.
Dealers were notified on or about Aug. 6, with owner notifications scheduled to begin Aug. 18.
Stellantis stock (STLA) carries an Alpha Score of 46 out of 100, a “Mixed” label in the consumer cyclical sector. The recall adds to operational pressure at a time when the automaker is dealing with margin compression and inventory challenges across its core Ram and Jeep lines.
The low defect rate means the fix should be quick and inexpensive for most trucks. If the actual defect rate turns out higher than 0.1%, or if NHTSA escalates to a fine or more aggressive oversight, the cost and reputational impact would grow. The agency has been active on safety enforcement this year, with large recalls from Honda and Ford drawing scrutiny.
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