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.

Latches/Locks/Linkages — Tailgate — Latch
Structure — Body — Tailgate

Date Announced

JUL 27, 2018

Vehicles Affected

1,149,223

Ram Recall #

U74

NHTSA Campaign #

18V486000

Summary

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.

Actions

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.

Documents (18)

• Recall 573 Report
• Recall Acknowledgement
• ISSUED Owner Notification Letter(Part 577) - Repaired Vehicle
• Remedy Instructions and TSB
• ISSUED Owner Notification Letter(Part 577)
• Remedy Instructions and TSB
• Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) - U74 Safety Recall - Tailgate Latch - Parts Update By Mopar on Wednesday, September 19, 2018
• Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) - U74 Safety Recall - Tailgate Latch By Mopar on Wednesday, September 26, 2018
• Recall Quarterly Report #1, 2018-3
• Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) - 08/02/2018 New Safety Recall Advanced Communication – U74
• ISSUED Renotification Notice
• Renotification Representative Copy
• Recall Quarterly Report #2, 2018-4
• Recall Quarterly Report #3, 2019-1
• Recall Quarterly Report #4, 2019-2
• Recall Quarterly Report #6, 2019-4
• Recall Quarterly Report #5, 2019-3
• Recall 573 Report-Amendment 2