NHTSA Recall 26V495000: Ram 1500 Second-Row Seat Belt Anchors

What the recall covers

Recall 26V495000 (Mopar reference 67D) covers 1,271,294 model-year 2019–2026 Ram 1500 pickups in the United States — one of the largest single-model recalls of the year. During assembly, the second-row seat belt buckle anchors may not have been properly attached to the vehicle's body structure. An anchor that is not correctly secured can pull away from the body under crash loads, so the belt may not restrain a rear-seat occupant as designed. NHTSA has stated the condition means the vehicles do not meet the applicable federal motor vehicle safety standard. Stellantis reports one potentially related injury. Beyond the U.S. population, the company says roughly 156,138 trucks in Canada and 15,088 in Mexico are also affected.

The remedy

Dealers will inspect the second-row seat belt buckle anchors and reattach them to the body structure as necessary, free of charge. Dealers were notified beginning August 6, 2026, and owner notification letters are expected to be mailed starting August 18, 2026. There is no do-not-drive or park-outside advisory for this recall.

What owners should do now

• This is a rear-seat restraint defect, so it matters most for the passengers least able to protect themselves — children in boosters and belt-positioned seats that rely on the truck's own belt and buckle.
• Do not try to test or torque the anchor yourself. It sits under the seat cushion and is a structural attachment; an inspection by the dealer is the only reliable check.
• Confirm your specific 17-digit VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls rather than assuming from the model year — this is a very large population but it is not every Ram 1500 built in these years.
• You do not have to wait for the letter. Once your VIN comes back affected, call the dealer and schedule the inspection.
• Keep the recall letter when it arrives. It is dated proof that Stellantis notified you of a safety defect on your truck.
• If the anchor is reattached and you later hear a rattle, see the buckle sit loose or at an odd angle, or the belt behaves differently, document it with the date and get a repair order every visit.

How to check your VIN

Confirm whether a specific vehicle is included by entering the 17-digit VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or by calling the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 888-327-4236. Inclusion depends on the VIN and the build record, not just the model year.

Ram / Stellantis customer service: 800-853-1403 (recall reference 67D). NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline: 888-327-4236.

When this recall can become a California lemon law claim

A recall is not automatically a lemon — it is the manufacturer acknowledging a defect and offering a free fix. Your Ram may qualify under California's Lemon Law if the recall repair is significantly delayed, doesn't resolve the problem, or your vehicle has other unrepaired warranty defects. In those cases you may be entitled to a buyback, replacement, or cash settlement, with the manufacturer paying your attorney fees. For the full breakdown, see the guides below.