The Recall Desk

Hazard

Tailgate Latch Failure recalls

2 recalls in our database tag this hazard, drawn from FDA, USDA FSIS, CPSC, and NHTSA source notices.

What the numbers show

Total
2
Critical
0
Severe
1
Most recent
2024-02-01

Of the 2 tailgate latch failure recalls we have scored against our rubric, 0 (0%) are Critical — deaths or serious injuries reported, or the agency’s own highest classification — and 1 (50%) are Severe.

About this hazard tag

Hazard tags are short, machine-readable labels we attach to every recall to make cross-cutting queries possible — “all tailgate latch failure recalls regardless of agency”, “all listeria recalls in California”, “all airbag recalls in 2025”. The tags are extracted from each recall’s source text during the LLM rewrite step and validated against a fixed schema.

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  • SevereNHTSA·24V060000·2024-02-01

    General Motors Recalls Pickup Trucks with Defective Power Tailgate Latches

    General Motors is recalling certain 2020-2024 Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra pickup trucks due to faulty electronic tailgate switches that may inadvertently unlatch while the vehicle is parked. The defect can allow the tailgate to open while driving, potentially causing cargo loss and creating a road hazard.

    Product
    GMC — GMC, CHEVROLET SIERRA 3500, SILVERADO 2500, SILVERADO 3500, SIERRA 2500
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighNHTSA·22V904000·2022-12-08

    2019-2022 RAM Pickup Trucks Recalled for Defective Tailgate Latch

    Chrysler is recalling 2019-2022 RAM 1500, 2500, and 3500 pickup trucks because the tailgate may not latch properly due to misaligned strikers. An unintended tailgate opening while driving could result in cargo loss and increased crash risk.

    Product
    RAM — RAM 3500, 2500, 1500
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide