1 27 million ram 1500 pickups flagged for faulty seat belt anchorsChrysler has issued a massive safety recall covering 1,271,294 Ram 1500 pickup trucks in the United States. Affected vehicles may have second-row seat belt buckle anchors that were improperly installed during factory assembly, preventing them from properly restraining passengers during a crash.According to documents from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), the issue impacts 2019–2026 model year Ram 1500 trucks. The defect specifically affects the second-row center and/or second-row driver-side seat belt buckle anchors, which may not be correctly secured to the vehicle's body framework. As a result, these vehicles fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 210, "Seat Belt Assembly Anchorages".1 27 million ram 1500 pickups flagged for faulty seat belt anchorsTo remedy the safety defect, dealership technicians will inspect the second-row seat belt buckle anchors and properly secure them to the vehicle's body structure as needed. The inspection and repair process will be performed completely free of charge to vehicle owners. Official owner notification letters are expected to be mailed starting August 18, 2026.Truck owners can check if their specific vehicle is impacted by searching their 17-digit Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) on NHTSA.gov starting August 6, 2026.