LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:TAILGATE:LATCH
Published May 9, 2019 · Recall initiated: May 9, 2019
What's the hazard
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2015-2017 Ram 1500, 2500 and 3500 pickup trucks equipped with an 8 foot bed and a power locking tailgate. Chrysler is also recalling all 2013-2014 and 2018 Ram 1500, 2500 and 3500 pickup trucks built before April 1, 2018 with a 6 or 8 foot bed and a power locking tailgate. On August 29, 2019 Chrysler expanded the recall to include an additional 693,128 model year 2013-2014 Ram 1500, 2500 and 3500 pickup trucks. The tailgate actuator limiter tab may fracture and cause the tailgate to unlatch and open while driving.
What to do
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will repair the tailgate latch, free of charge. The recall began May 23, 2019. Chrysler is expected to notify owners of the expanded population on October 18, 2019. Owners may contact FCA US customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US's number for this recall is V44. Note: 2015-2017 MY Ram 1500 pickup trucks with truck beds other than 8 foot, are currently covered under NHTSA recall 18V-486 for this issue.
Recall details
- Brand
- RAM
- Model
- 3500
- Manufacturer
- Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
- Lot
- 2014 RAM 3500 | 2013 RAM 1500 | 2018 RAM 1500 | 2016 RAM 3500 | 2016 RAM 1500 | 2013 RAM 3500 | 2014 RAM 2500 | 2013 RAM 2500 | 2017 RAM 1500 | 2015 RAM 1500 | 2014 RAM 1500 | 2017 RAM 3500 | 2018 RAM 3500 | 2015 RAM 2500 | 2015 RAM 3500 | 2016 RAM 2500 | 2017 RAM 2500 | 2018 RAM 2500
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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