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NHTSA Recall 26V495000: Anchorage (seat belts)

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 1,271,294 vehicles. It affects 2019–2026 RAM 1500.

1,271,294
vehicles potentially affected
1
model affected
2026
owners notified (August 18)
NHTSA campaign26V495000
Manufacturer campaign67D
ComponentSEAT BELTS › REAR/OTHER › ANCHORAGE
Report receivedJuly 30, 2026
Owner notificationAugust 18, 2026
Initiated byManufacturer

Defect

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2019-2026 Ram 1500 vehicles. The second-row center and left-side seat belt buckle anchors may have been improperly installed. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 210, "Seat Belt Assembly Anchorages."

Safety risk

An improperly installed seat belt buckle anchor may fail to properly restrain occupants, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.

Remedy

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 August 18, 2026. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is 67D. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov on August 6, 2026.

Vehicles covered by recall 26V495000

Make and modelModel years
RAM 15002019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026

Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.