2015-2017 RAM Pickup Recall

RAM Recall Cause: Tailgate May Open Unexpectedly

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.

NHTSA Recall ID Number : 18V486

Manufacturer : Chrysler (FCA US LLC) Subject : Tailgate May Open Unexpectedly

Auburn Hills MI August 2, 2018; Fiat Chrysler is issuing a recall for more than 1.2 million Ram pickup trucks in the U.S. and Canada, warning that tailgates could unexpectedly open while driving.

The recall, which includes approximately 1.15 million pickups in the U.S., covers Ram 1500, 2500 and 3500 models from 2015 to 2017. The affected vehicles are equipped with power-locking tailgates and either a 5-foot, 7-inch bed or a 6-foot, 4-inch bed, trucks with 8-foot beds are excluded, as are those with manual-locking tailgates.

The issue was connected to a part that may fracture and cause the tailgate to unlatch while driving, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s website.

The company says it is not aware of any injuries or accidents related to the problem, and it will notify customers when service becomes available, expected to start Sept. 14. It will repair the problem at dealerships free of charge.

Most of the affected trucks — about 1.14 million — are in the U.S., but an estimated 260,315 were sold in Canada and nearly 45,000 will be subject to recalls in Mexico and outside the NAFTA region.