Tailgate: hinge and attachmentsRecall 22V-904 · Ram vehicles
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) recall 22V-904 covers 1,224,078 Ram vehicles for a tailgate: hinge and attachments problem, reported to NHTSA on December 8, 2022. The manufacturer's latest report (2024 Q3) shows 73% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 22V904000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
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.
The fix
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.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fast cars are being fixed
73%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA. 12,967 vehicles were listed as unreachable.