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RAM 1500 Recall 19V347: Tailgate Can Unlatch and Open While Driving

NHTSA campaign 19V347, reported May 9, 2019, 1,103,209 vehicles potentially affected.

What this recall means for you

A plastic limiter tab in the power tailgate actuator may crack or fracture. If that happens, the tailgate can unlatch and swing open while the truck is moving.

If the tailgate opens while driving, cargo can fall onto the road, creating a hazard for other drivers and raising the risk of a crash.

The repair is free. Dealers will replace the tailgate latch at no cost to you, and Chrysler will notify owners by mail. If you have questions, you can contact FCA US customer service at 1-800-853-1403. You can also check your VIN for open recalls on the NHTSA website, since the recall population was expanded in 2019.

Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle

The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 19V347Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
Component
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:TAILGATE:LATCH
Problem
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.
Risk
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.
Remedy
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.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Affected vehicles

RAM 1500201320142015201620172018
RAM 2500201320142015201620172018
RAM 3500201320142015201620172018