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Ram tailgate may not latch properly due to misaligned tailgate strikers, which could result in the tailgate opening while driving.

NHTSA campaign 22V-904 · Reported December 8, 2022 · 1,224,078 vehicles affected

AFFECTED MODELS
Ram 1500, 2500 and 3500
VEHICLES AFFECTED
1,224,078
REMEDY
Dealers will inspect the tailgate striker alignment to the box latch and adjust, if necessary, free of charge.
COST
Free

The short version

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) reported a problem with the tailgate hinge and attachments. Here is what owners need to know.

WHAT

The tailgate may not latch properly due to misaligned tailgate strikers, which could result in the tailgate opening while driving.

WHY IT MATTERS

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

Take it to a dealer — they will inspect the tailgate striker alignment to the box latch and adjust, if necessary, free of charge.

Affected vehicles

These model years are included in NHTSA campaign 22V-904.

YEAR RANGEMODEL
2019–2022Ram 1500
2019–2022Ram 2500
2019–2022Ram 3500

What changed

Newest first. The record shows both when the recall began and what has changed since.

  1. Recall reported to NHTSA. LATEST

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What this record means

Data from the NHTSA recall database. A clean VIN check means no open federal recalls for that vehicle — not that it never had one.

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