Stellantis to recall 1.5 million Ram 1500 pickup trucks over seat belt defect

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What happened

Investing.com reports that Stellantis will recall 1.5 million Ram 1500 pickup trucks over a seat belt issue. The company has not yet issued a public statement confirming the recall. The Ram 1500 is one of Stellantis's most important products in North America, competing directly with Ford's F-150 and General Motors' Silverado in the full-size pickup segment.

Why it matters

Seat belt defects trigger mandatory recalls under federal safety rules, and 1.5 million units would rank among the largest automotive recalls this year. The cost of the recall itself is manageable for an automaker of Stellantis's size, but any production disruption or reputational hit in the pickup segment directly affects the company's most profitable business line.

Context & history

Automotive recalls have been frequent in recent months. Mercedes-Benz recalled more than 310,000 U.S. vehicles on July 30, 2026, over a door-detection software fault. Toyota recalled 4,100 curtain shield airbag service parts in the U.S. on July 29, 2026, though that recall affected replacement parts rather than vehicles on the road. Seat belt recalls are treated as high-priority safety issues by regulators because the component is central to occupant protection in crashes.

What’s next

Stellantis will need to confirm the recall details, including the model years affected and the nature of the seat belt defect. The company will also need to outline the repair process and whether dealers have parts available, which determines how quickly owners can get vehicles fixed.

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