Known Recalls

Recall campaign · NHTSA 22V904000

Structure: body: tailgate: hinge and attachments

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) filed this campaign with NHTSA on 2022-12-08.

Recall campaignNHTSA 22V904000

Structure: body: tailgate: hinge and attachments

Component
Structure: body: tailgate: hinge and attachments
Manufacturer
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
Vehicles affected
1,224,078
Reported to NHTSA
2022-12-08
Owners notified
2022-12-22

Defect description

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.

Safety 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.

Manufacturer 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.

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.

Scope of coverage

12 model years across 3 models.

ModelYears on record
Ram 15002022 2021 2020 2019
Ram 25002022 2021 2020 2019
Ram 35002022 2021 2020 2019

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.