NHTSA Campaign 22V904000

STRUCTURE:BODY:TAILGATE:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS

Issued by Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) · Reported Dec 8, 2022 · 1,224,078 vehicles affected

What's wrong

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 result in the tailgate opening while driving.

Consequence

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

Remedy

Dealers will inspect the tailgate striker alignment to the box latch and adjust, if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 22, 2022. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is ZB8.

Vehicles affected by this recall

Make Model Year Units
RAM 1500 2019 1,224,078
RAM 1500 2020 1,224,078
RAM 1500 2021 1,224,078
RAM 1500 2022 1,224,078
RAM 2500 2019 1,224,078
RAM 2500 2020 1,224,078
RAM 2500 2021 1,224,078
RAM 2500 2022 1,224,078
RAM 3500 2019 1,224,078
RAM 3500 2020 1,224,078
RAM 3500 2021 1,224,078
RAM 3500 2022 1,224,078

Source: NHTSA Campaign 22V904000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.