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Ram Recall V44: Tailgate May Open Unexpectedly
2015 Ram 3500
If the tailgate opens while the vehicle is being driven, cargo may fall out the vehicle and create a road hazard, increasing the risk of crash.
Latches/Locks/Linkages — Tailgate — Latch
- 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. Chrysler is also recalling 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 Ram 1500, 2500 and 3500 pickup trucks. The tailgate actuator limiter tab may fracture and cause the tailgate to unlatch and open while driving.
- Actions
- Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will repair the tailgate latch, free of charge. The recall began May 23, 2019. Chrysler is expected to notify owners of the expanded population on October 18, 2019. Owners may contact FCA US customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US's number for this recall is V44. Note: 2015-2017 MY Ram 1500 pickup trucks with truck beds other than 8 foot, are currently covered under NHTSA recall 18V-486 for this issue.
- Documents (14)
- ISSUED Owner Notification Letter(Part 577)
- Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) - 05/10/2019 New Safety Recall Advanced Communication – V44
- Remedy Instructions and TSB
- Defect Notice 573 Report
- Recall Acknowledgement
- Remedy Instructions and TSB
- Recall Quarterly Report #2, 2019-3
- Remedy Instructions and TSB
- Recall Quarterly Report #1, 2019-2
- Recall 573 Report-Amendment 1
- Chronology
- Recall Quarterly Report #3, 2019-4
- ISSUED Renotification Notice
- ISSUED Owner Notification Letter(Part 577)
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