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Ram pickup tailgates may open while driving

NHTSA campaign 22V904000 · Reported Dec 8, 2022 · Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)

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If the tailgate opens unintentionally while driving, unsecured cargo can come out, possibly creating a road hazard and increasing the risk of a crash. The notice does not tell owners to stop driving.

Key facts

NHTSA campaign number	22V904000
Reported to NHTSA	Dec 8, 2022
Manufacturer	Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
Part affected	Structure:body:tailgate:hinge And Attachments
Vehicles covered	10 model/year combinations, model years 2019–2022
Do-not-drive advisory	No
Park-outside advisory	No
Repair	Free at any franchised dealer

What's wrong, in plain English

Chrysler is recalling certain Ram 1500, 2500 and 3500 pickup trucks. The strikers that the tailgate latches onto may be out of alignment, so the tailgate may not latch properly. A tailgate that is not latched can open while the truck is being driven. Dealers will inspect how the tailgate striker lines up with the latch on the truck bed and adjust it if needed, free of charge. Chrysler mailed owner letters on December 22, 2022.

What you should do

1. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether your truck is included. 2. Contact a Ram dealer to have the tailgate striker inspected and adjusted, or call FCA US customer service at 1-800-853-1403. 3. The inspection and adjustment are free of charge.

Where do I find my VIN, and what do I tell the dealer?

Your VIN is the 17-character code on the lower left of the windshield, on your registration and usually on your insurance card. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether this recall is still open on your car. When you call the dealer, say you have an open safety recall and give them NHTSA campaign number 22V904000. More in how recalls work.

Affected vehicles (10)

2019 RAM 1500
2019 RAM 2500
2019 RAM 3500
2020 RAM 1500
2020 RAM 2500
2020 RAM 3500
2021 RAM 1500
2021 RAM 2500
2021 RAM 3500
2022 RAM 3500

Who to contact

RAM — official RAM recall lookup

Customer service: 1-800-853-1403

Any franchised dealer for the brand can do the repair. Phone numbers are taken from manufacturer sites and recent NHTSA notices; if one has changed, the number in your own recall letter is the one to use.

The bigger picture

RAM Structure Recalls Cover Bed Steps, Tailgates and Door Beams · all 4 RAM recalls in this area

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Official notice

Component: STRUCTURE:BODY:TAILGATE:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS
Summary: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2019-2022 Ram 1500, 2500, and 3500 pickup trucks. The tailgate may not latch properly due to misaligned tailgate strikers, which could result in the tailgate opening while driving.
Safety risk: An unintended tailgate opening while driving may result in a loss of unsecured cargo, possibly creating a road hazard and increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the tailgate striker alignment to the box latch and adjust, if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 22, 2022. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is ZB8.

Verify your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov. Recall repairs are free of charge by law.