The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·22V904000·Announced 2022-08-12

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.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: This recall affects a structural vehicle component (tailgate hinge and attachment) with the potential to cause cargo loss and increased crash risk if the tailgate opens while driving. Although no injuries or actual incidents have been reported, the defect poses a risk of harm, qualifying it as a high-severity risk-of-harm product where injury has not yet been reported.

Plain-English 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 cause the tailgate to open unintentionally while driving.

An unintended tailgate opening while driving may result in a loss of unsecured cargo, creating a road hazard for other drivers and increasing the risk of a crash.

Owners should contact an authorized RAM dealer to have the tailgate striker alignment inspected and adjusted at no charge. Owners may also contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403 or the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153).

The recalled product

Product
2022 RAM 1500
Brand
RAM
Manufacturer
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
Category
Vehicle
Hazard
  • tailgate-latch-failure
  • cargo-loss
  • crash-risk
Affected units
1,224,078

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)

  • 1500
  • 3500
  • 2500

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

Related recalls

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