RAM 1500, 2500, 3500 (2013-2018): Latches/locks/linkages
Recall 19V347000 · May 9, 2019 · Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
1,103,209
vehicles affected
1,103,209
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 19V347000
- Date
- May 9, 2019
- Maker
- Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
- Units affected
- 1,103,209
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Latches/locks/linkages > Tailgate > LATCH
- Model years
- 2013-2018
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Crash risk
What is wrong
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2015-2017 Ram 1500, 2500 and 3500 pickup trucks equipped with an 8 foot bed and a power locking tailgate. Chrysler is also recalling all 2013-2014 and 2018 Ram 1500, 2500 and 3500 pickup trucks built before April 1, 2018 with a 6 or 8 foot bed and a power locking tailgate. On August 29, 2019 Chrysler expanded the recall to include an additional 693,128 model year 2013-2014 Ram 1500, 2500 and 3500 pickup trucks. The tailgate actuator limiter tab may fracture and cause the tailgate to unlatch and open while driving.
What can happen
If the tailgate opens while the vehicle is being driven, cargo may fall out the vehicle and create a road hazard, increasing the risk of crash.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will repair the tailgate latch, free of charge. The recall began May 23, 2019. Chrysler is expected to notify owners of the expanded population on October 18, 2019. Owners may contact FCA US customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US's number for this recall is V44.
Vehicles covered
3 models, 18 model years in all
Related pages
Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 19V347000?
3 models: Ram 1500 (2013-2018), Ram 2500 (2013-2018), Ram 3500 (2013-2018), about 1.10 million vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 19V347000?
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will repair the tailgate latch, free of charge. The recall began May 23, 2019. Chrysler is expected to notify owners of the expanded population on October 18, 2019. Owners may contact FCA US customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US's number for this recall is V44.
What can happen?
If the tailgate opens while the vehicle is being driven, cargo may fall out the vehicle and create a road hazard, increasing the risk of crash.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.