The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·19V347000·Announced 2019-05-09

Chrysler Recalls Ram Pickup Trucks Due to Tailgate Latch Fracture Risk

Chrysler is recalling specific Ram 1500, 2500, and 3500 pickup trucks because a tailgate latch component may fracture, causing the tailgate to open while driving and creating a road hazard.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect where the tailgate may open while driving, creating a road hazard and increasing the risk of a crash, which aligns with the rubric criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

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. The recall also includes 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 vehicles. The total number of affected vehicles is 1,103,209.

The tailgate actuator limiter tab may fracture, which can cause the tailgate to unlatch and open while the vehicle is being driven. If the tailgate opens while driving, cargo may fall out of the vehicle and create a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.

Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will repair the tailgate latch free of charge. The recall began on May 23, 2019, and Chrysler was expected to notify owners of the expanded population on October 18, 2019. Owners may contact FCA US customer service at 1-800-853-1403 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
RAM 3500, 1500, 2500
Brand
RAM
Manufacturer
Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
Category
Vehicle — Pickup Truck
Hazard
Affected units
1,103,209

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (3)

  • 3500
  • 1500
  • 2500

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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