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Ram Recall U74: Tailgate May Open Unexpectedly
2016 Ram 3500
If the tailgate latch releases and the tailgate opens while driving, cargo may fall out, creating a road hazard and increasing the risk of a crash.
Latches/Locks/Linkages — Tailgate — Latch
Structure — Body — Tailgate
- Summary
- Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2015-2017 RAM 1500, 2500, and 3500 pickup trucks equipped with a power locking tailgate and either a 5 foot, 7 inch or 6 foot, 4 inch bed. 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 vehicle, free of charge. The recall began September 17, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is U74.
- Documents (18)
- Recall 573 Report
- Recall Acknowledgement
- ISSUED Owner Notification Letter(Part 577) - Repaired Vehicle
- Remedy Instructions and TSB
- ISSUED Owner Notification Letter(Part 577)
- Remedy Instructions and TSB
- Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) - U74 Safety Recall - Tailgate Latch - Parts Update By Mopar on Wednesday, September 19, 2018
- Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) - U74 Safety Recall - Tailgate Latch By Mopar on Wednesday, September 26, 2018
- Recall Quarterly Report #1, 2018-3
- Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) - 08/02/2018 New Safety Recall Advanced Communication – U74
- ISSUED Renotification Notice
- Renotification Representative Copy
- Recall Quarterly Report #2, 2018-4
- Recall Quarterly Report #3, 2019-1
- Recall Quarterly Report #4, 2019-2
- Recall Quarterly Report #6, 2019-4
- Recall Quarterly Report #5, 2019-3
- Recall 573 Report-Amendment 2
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