(NewsNation) — Chrysler is recalling over a million of its Ram 1500 trucks due to a seatbelt defect that could increase the risk of injury in a crash.The recall applies to certain Ram 1500 vehicles introduced between 2019 and 2026, according to a notice from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration last week."The second-row seat belt buckle anchors may have been improperly installed," the notice says. "As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 210, 'Seat Belt Assembly Anchorages.'"AdvertisementAdvertisement Chicken salad flagged for listeria concerns Dealers will inspect and attach the seat belt buckle anchor to the body structure as necessary, free of charge.Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed Aug. 18.Vehicle Identification Numbers involved in the recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov and will be available this week.Copyright 2026 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. For the latest news, weather, sports, and streaming video, head to NewsNation.
