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Safety recall · 26V495000

Seat belts: anchorage Ram recall

Chrysler reported this recall to NHTSA on July 30, 2026. It covers about 1,271,294 vehicles across 8 model years listed below. The repair is free.

Campaign
26V495000
Reported
Jul 30, 2026
Vehicles
1,271,294
Area
Seats & seat belts

The problem

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."

The risk

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

The fix

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.

What to do

  1. Check your VIN. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls - it shows whether this recall applies to your vehicle and whether the repair has been done.
  2. Call a dealer. Any authorized Ram dealer will do the repair free, whether or not you bought the vehicle there. Quote campaign 26V495000.
  3. Ask about parts and a loaner. If parts aren't available yet, ask what to do in the meantime.
  4. Keep your paperwork. If you paid for this repair before the recall, you may be able to get reimbursed - here's how.

Vehicles covered

Questions

Is the 26V495000 recall repair free?

Yes. Federal law requires the manufacturer to fix safety recalls free of charge. Chrysler's dealers do the work; the remedy is described above.

How do I know if my vehicle is part of recall 26V495000?

Not every vehicle of a listed model year is included. Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or call a dealer with your VIN.

When was recall 26V495000 announced?

Chrysler reported it to NHTSA on July 30, 2026. Owners are usually notified by mail within about two months.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked daily. Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data

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