RAM 1500, 2500, 3500 (2015-2017): Structure
Recall 18V486000 · Jul 27, 2018 · Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
1,149,223
vehicles affected
1,149,223
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 18V486000
- Date
- Jul 27, 2018
- Maker
- Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
- Units affected
- 1,149,223
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Structure > Body > Tailgate; Latches/locks/linkages > Tailgate > LATCH
- Model years
- 2015-2017
- 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 a power locking tailgate and either a 5 foot, 7 inch or 6 foot, 4 inch bed. The tailgate actuator limiter tab may fracture and cause the tailgate to unlatch and open while driving.
What can happen
If the tailgate latch releases and the tailgate opens while driving, cargo may fall out, creating a road hazard and increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will repair the vehicle, free of charge. The recall began September 17, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is U74.
Vehicles covered
3 models, 9 model years in all
Related pages
Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 18V486000?
3 models: Ram 1500 (2015-2017), Ram 2500 (2015-2017), Ram 3500 (2015-2017), about 1.15 million vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 18V486000?
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will repair the vehicle, free of charge. The recall began September 17, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is U74.
What can happen?
If the tailgate latch releases and the tailgate opens while driving, cargo may fall out, creating a road hazard and increasing the risk of a 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.