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Ram Seat Belt Recalls: Retractors, Rear Anchors and Warning Reminders
Ram seat belt notices repeatedly concern retractors, alongside rear buckle anchors and a driver reminder system. Certain 2019-2020 Ram 1500 and 2019 Ram 2500 vehicles appear in the front retractor notice. The rear anchor notice spans certain 2019-2026 Ram 1500 vehicles and concerns second-row center and left-side buckle anchors. Van notices include National Van Builders conversions based on 2019 Ram ProMaster vans with Freedman GO-ES foldaway seats, plus certain 2021 ProMaster and ProMaster City vehicles whose automatic locking retractors may deactivate early. Certain 2022-2023 ProMaster vehicles have a separate warning light and chime issue. The supplied TransitWorks problem text identifies Ford Transit-based vehicles despite its Ram listing.
Warning signs to watch for
- ProMaster reminder recall 02B: the driver seat belt warning light and audible chime may not activate as intended.
- ProMaster and ProMaster City recall Y61: automatic locking retractors may deactivate early, preventing a child restraint from securing properly.
Can you keep driving? What the notices say
None of the six supplied notices gives a stop-driving or park-outside instruction. The National Van Builders and TransitWorks foldaway-seat notices do not tell owners to stop driving. The W67 front retractor, 67D rear buckle anchor, Y61 child-restraint locking retractor, and 02B ProMaster reminder notices also do not tell owners to stop driving. Their stated risks concern occupant restraint or seat belt use; the absence of a stop-driving instruction does not establish that a particular belt or seating position will restrain an occupant properly.
What the free repair involves
National Van Builders and TransitWorks specify free retractor replacement; W67 specifies free front retractor replacement. Y61 provides free retractor inspection and replacement as necessary. Under 67D, dealers inspect and attach buckle anchors to the body structure as necessary, free of charge. Under 02B, dealers inspect and replace the driver buckle as necessary, free of charge.
Severity at a glance
| Severity | Recalls |
|---|---|
| high | 3 |
| medium | 3 |
Models affected most
Where owners report seat belts problems most
NHTSA owner complaints filed under seat belts for the RAM models and years in this guide. Complaints are unverified reports and are not limited to the recalled defects.
| Vehicle | Seat belts complaints |
|---|---|
| 2021 RAM Promaster City | 1 |
Every recall in this group
| Date | Recall | Severity |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 30, 2026 | Ram 1500 Rear Seat Belt Anchor Problem | high |
| Feb 22, 2024 | Ram ProMaster driver seat belt warning may not work | medium |
| Sep 9, 2021 | Ram ProMaster seat belts may not hold child seats | medium |
| Sep 24, 2020 | Jeep, Ram Front Seat Belts May Not Lock | high |
| May 5, 2020 | Ford Transit and Ram Promaster van seat belts may not secure | high |
| Apr 20, 2020 | Ford Transit, Ram ProMaster Vans Have Seat Belt Issue | medium |
Common questions
Which rear seat belt positions does the Ram 1500 anchor recall cover?
Recall 67D covers certain 2019-2026 Ram 1500 vehicles and identifies second-row center and left-side seat belt buckle anchors. Dealers inspect and attach the buckle anchor to the body structure as necessary, free of charge.
Can the ProMaster retractor problem affect a child seat?
Recall Y61 covers certain 2021 Ram ProMaster and ProMaster City vehicles. It states that automatic locking retractors may deactivate early and prevent a child restraint from securing properly. Dealers inspect and replace the retractors as necessary, free of charge.
What if my ProMaster's seat belt light and chime do not activate?
Recall 02B identifies warning lights and audible chimes that may not activate as intended on certain 2022-2023 Ram ProMaster vehicles. The stated remedy is inspection and replacement of the driver seat belt buckle as necessary, free of charge.
A recall applies only to specific vehicles. Check your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.