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RAM Structure Recalls Cover Bed Steps, Tailgates and Door Beams
RAM structure recalls repeatedly involve pickup cargo-area hardware, alongside a ProMaster occupant-protection defect. Two notices concern bed steps but describe different risks: the Mopar kit designed for 2019 RAM 1500 trucks can cause fuel-tank contact in a rear impact, while accessory steps on certain 2019-2020 2500 and 3500 pickups may fail under certain side loads. The broadest pickup year coverage here is the 2019-2022 1500, 2500, and 3500 tailgate notice, which describes misaligned strikers and opening while driving. Certain 2021-2024 ProMaster vehicles instead have a missing side door beam and incorrect seating-capacity information on the tire placard, affecting crash protection and loading.
Warning signs to watch for
- 2019-2020 RAM 2500 and 3500 accessory bed step recall W24/W44: the step may unexpectedly fail while in use under certain side-loading conditions.
- 2019-2022 RAM pickup tailgate recall ZB8: the tailgate may not latch properly and may open while driving.
Can you keep driving? What the notices say
None of these structure notices instructs owners to stop driving or park outside. The 2019 RAM 1500 Mopar rear step kit notice V93 does not tell owners to stop driving. Neither does the accessory bed step notice W24/W44 for certain 2019-2020 RAM 2500 and 3500 pickups. The ProMaster missing side door beam notice 53B and the 2019-2022 pickup tailgate notice ZB8 also do not tell owners to stop driving. These statements reflect the driving instructions in the individual notices.
What the free repair involves
Each notice specifies a free remedy. V93 replaces the RAM 1500 bed step. W24/W44 replaces the accessory bed step support brace on affected 2500 and 3500 pickups. ProMaster recall 53B installs a door beam and applies an overlay label. ZB8 inspects tailgate striker alignment to the box latch and adjusts it if necessary.
Severity at a glance
| Severity | Recalls |
|---|---|
| critical | 1 |
| high | 1 |
| medium | 2 |
Models affected most
Where owners report structure problems most
NHTSA owner complaints filed under structure for the RAM models and years in this guide. Complaints are unverified reports and are not limited to the recalled defects.
| Vehicle | Structure complaints |
|---|---|
| 2019 RAM 1500 | 80 |
| 2020 RAM 1500 | 43 |
| 2019 RAM 2500 | 25 |
| 2021 RAM 2500 | 12 |
| 2022 RAM Promaster | 6 |
| 2021 RAM 3500 | 5 |
| 2024 RAM Promaster | 1 |
Every recall in this group
| Date | Recall | Severity |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 6, 2024 | Ram ProMaster Missing Side Door Safety Beam | high |
| Dec 8, 2022 | Ram pickup tailgates may open while driving | medium |
| Apr 9, 2020 | Ram 2500 and 3500 accessory bed step may fail | medium |
| Aug 27, 2019 | Ram 1500 Bed Step Kit May Cause Fuel Leak | critical |
Common questions
Do the two RAM bed step recalls require the same repair?
V93 covers certain Mopar rear step kits designed for 2019 RAM 1500 trucks and specifies bed step replacement. W24/W44 covers accessory bed steps on certain 2019-2020 2500 and 3500 pickups and specifies replacement of the support brace. Both remedies are free.
Why can a recalled RAM tailgate open while driving?
Recall ZB8 says misaligned tailgate strikers may prevent proper latching on certain 2019-2022 RAM 1500, 2500, and 3500 pickups. An unintended opening can release unsecured cargo. Dealers inspect striker alignment to the box latch and adjust it if necessary, free of charge.
What is missing from the recalled RAM ProMaster side door?
Recall 53B identifies a missing side door beam on certain 2021-2024 ProMaster vehicles, along with incorrect seating-capacity information on the tire placard. The notice describes crash-protection and improper-loading risks. Dealers install the beam and apply an overlay label, free of charge.
A recall applies only to specific vehicles. Check your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.