RAM 1500 (2019) recall — Seats
Chrysler recalls 2019 RAM 1500 trucks with passenger seats that may become unsecured, increasing crash injury risk. Owners must have seats inspected by dealers for free.
Use caution until it’s fixed
If the sensor cannot identify that the seat is in the full-forward position and adjust the frontal air bag deployment accordingly, there would be an increased the risk of a injury in the event of a crash.
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What happened, in plain English
Chrysler is recalling 2019 RAM 1500 trucks because the passenger seat track position sensor may become loose, preventing the airbag from deploying correctly during a crash. This could lead to injury if the seat moves backward in a collision. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1224316-2019-ram-1500-seats-risk-of-injury-in-crash-chrysler.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1224316-2019-ram-1500-seats-risk-of-injury-in-crash-chrysler · Updated October 5, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #18V822000
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“2019 RAM 1500 Seats: Risk of Injury in Crash - Chrysler Recall.” GovInfoNow, updated October 5, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1224316-2019-ram-1500-seats-risk-of-injury-in-crash-chrysler. Based on NHTSA recall #18V822000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=18V822000).
Why it’s dangerous
The seat track position sensor may become loose, causing it to fail in detecting if the passenger seat is fully forward. If the sensor doesn't work, the airbag won't deploy properly in a crash, increasing injury risk.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2019 RAM 1500 trucks with manually-adjusted passenger seats are affected. Drivers and passengers in these vehicles face the highest risk during crashes.
How to tell if you have this one
This recall applies to 2019 RAM 1500 trucks with manually-adjusted passenger seats. The issue started in December 2018 and affects vehicles sold from that time onward.
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What to do — step by step
Contact Chrysler
Owners should call Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403 to schedule a free inspection of the seat sensor bracket.
Have Seat Inspected
Dealers will inspect the passenger seat track position sensor bracket and replace it if necessary at no cost.
What NHTSA says to do
Chrysler will notify owners and dealers will inspect the passenger seat track position sensor bracket, replacing it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began December 20, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is UB7.
Questions people ask
Why is this recall happening?
The seat track position sensor may become loose, preventing it from detecting if the seat is fully forward during a crash, which could lead to injury.
How do I know if my truck is affected?
This recall applies to 2019 RAM 1500 trucks with manually-adjusted passenger seats, which were sold starting in December 2018.
What should I do if my seat sensor is loose?
Dealers will inspect the sensor bracket and replace it if needed at no cost. Contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403 to schedule the inspection.
Contact Chrysler
We’ve drafted a message you can send Chrysler to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 18V822000 — Chrysler Chrysler Hello, I own a Chrysler that is covered by recall 18V822000 from Chrysler. The official recall notice states: Chrysler will notify owners and dealers will inspect the passenger seat track position sensor bracket, replacing it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began December 20, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is UB7. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: NHTSA Recall #18V822000 (November 20, 2018)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 5, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the NHTSA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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