Structure:body:tailgate:hinge And Attachments
NHTSA campaign 22V904000 · announced December 8, 2022 · filed by Chrysler (fca Us, Llc) · 1,224,078 units affected
The problem
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.
The risk
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.
What to do
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.
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.nhtsa.gov.
Vehicles covered by this recall
- 2019 Ram 1500
- 2020 Ram 1500
- 2021 Ram 1500
- 2022 Ram 1500
- 2019 Ram 2500
- 2020 Ram 2500
- 2021 Ram 2500
- 2022 Ram 2500
- 2019 Ram 3500
- 2020 Ram 3500
- 2021 Ram 3500
- 2022 Ram 3500
Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal or repair advice.