Recall 26V495 covers 1,271,294 2019-2026 Ram 1500 trucks with improperly installed second-row seat belt buckle anchors. Repair is free at any franchised Ram dealer.
Ram is recalling 1,271,294 2019-2026 Ram 1500 pickups under recall 26V495 because the second-row seat belt buckle anchors were improperly installed. An anchor that is not secured properly can fail to restrain a rear-seat occupant in a crash, raising the risk of injury. Ram dealers will inspect and correct the anchors free of charge.
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What's wrong?
The second-row seat belt buckle in a Ram 1500 bolts to the truck's body structure with a hex head bolt. That anchor point is what holds the buckle in place when a crash loads the belt. The belt itself does nothing without a solid anchor underneath it, since all the force from a restrained passenger passes through that bolted joint into the body of the truck.
On affected 2019-2026 Ram 1500 trucks, the anchor was not fastened to the body structure properly during assembly. This is a build issue, not a broken part. When the bolt is not secured the way the design calls for, the anchor cannot manage crash loads as intended, and the second-row belt holds an occupant less effectively than it should. Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 210 sets the requirement these trucks fail to meet.
There is no warning sign before failure. The buckle latches and releases normally, so a loose anchor stays hidden until a crash puts load on it.
Who's affected?
Spans eight consecutive model years of the 1500 (2019-2026), all built with the same rear seat belt anchorage bolt. VINs become searchable on August 6, 2026.
| 2026 Ram 1500 | seat belt |
|---|---|
| 2025 Ram 1500 | seat belt |
| 2024 Ram 1500 | seat belt |
| 2023 Ram 1500 | seat belt |
| 2021 Ram 1500 | seat belt |
| 2022 Ram 1500 | seat belt |
| 2020 Ram 1500 | seat belt |
| 2019 Ram 1500 | seat belt |
| Units affected | 1,271,294 |
A matching year and model does not guarantee inclusion. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific pickup is included in this recall.
What's the safety risk?
An improperly installed seat belt buckle anchor can fail to hold an occupant in place, which raises the risk of injury in a crash. There is no warning sign from the driver's seat, so treat every belt in the truck as unverified until a dealer inspects the anchor. Buckle up as normal and schedule the repair soon. Repair is free at any franchised Ram dealer.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2019-2026 Ram 1500 is included in this recall.
- Contact a franchised Ram dealer to schedule the free inspection and reattachment of the second-row seat belt buckle anchors, the parts that hold the rear buckles to the body structure.
- Reference recall number 26V495 (Ram recall 67D) when you call, and bring the owner letter if Ram has mailed yours.
- Seat rear passengers in the front row where possible until the inspection is done, since an improperly installed buckle anchor can fail to restrain an occupant in a crash.
- Call Ram customer service at 1-800-853-1403 if a dealer tells you the repair is not covered.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, a Ram technician checks the second-row seat belt buckle anchors and secures any anchor that was not properly attached to the body structure. The recall repair is free, parts and labor included, and Chrysler is handling prior out-of-pocket costs through its general reimbursement plan already on file. If you paid a shop to look at a loose second-row buckle before this recall opened, bring the paperwork to the service desk and ask how that plan applies to your repair. Chrysler tracks this campaign as 67D, so give the service advisor that number when you call to book the appointment.
| Reimbursement | Reimbursement available |
|---|
Timeline
| July 30, 2026 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| August 6, 2026 | Dealer notification began |
| August 6, 2026 | Dealer notification ended |
| August 6, 2026 | VIN-searchable in NHTSA's database — Check your VIN to see whether this recall applies to your specific vehicle. |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 26V495?
Recall 26V495 covers 1,271,294 2019-2026 Ram 1500 pickups whose second-row seat belt buckle anchors were improperly installed, so the vehicles fail Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 210 for seat belt assembly anchorages. Dealers will inspect the anchor and attach it to the body structure as necessary, free of charge.
What should I do if my 2019-2026 Ram 1500 is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific truck is included in recall 26V495. If it is, contact a franchised Ram dealer to schedule the seat belt anchor inspection. Reference Chrysler recall number 67D when you call, or reach Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. The repair is free.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires manufacturers to correct the defect at no cost, and dealers will inspect and attach the second-row seat belt buckle anchor free of charge. That applies at any franchised Ram dealer, no matter where the truck was originally bought.
What is the safety risk with the second-row seat belts?
An improperly installed seat belt buckle anchor can fail to properly restrain occupants, which increases the risk of injury during a crash. The belt looks and latches normally, so a rear-seat passenger has no way to see the problem. The inspection is the only way to confirm the anchor is attached.
What if I bought my Ram 1500 used?
The free repair still applies. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to honor the recall regardless of ownership history. Chrysler expects to mail owner notification letters on August 18, 2026, and letters go to registered owners, so check your VIN yourself and reference recall number 67D when you call the dealer.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/26V495000 |
|---|---|
| Ram customer service | 1-800-853-1403 |
| NHTSA recall # | 26V495 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 26V495000 |
Source documents
This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on August 5, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →