NHTSA recall 18V486000
A recall listed here may apply to a vehicle of this year, make and model. Only the manufacturer can say whether it applies to one vehicle: check the VIN with the official lookups.
| Published by | NHTSA (United States) |
|---|---|
| Campaign number | 18V486000 |
| Manufacturer's number | U74 |
| Manufacturer | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) |
| Reported | 2018-07-27 |
| Owners notified | 2018-09-17 |
| Component | STRUCTURE:BODY:TAILGATE; LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:TAILGATE:LATCH |
| Units potentially affected | 1149223 |
| Report | Quarterly report 6, for 2019 quarter 4 |
|---|---|
| Filed with NHTSA | 2020-01-22 |
| Vehicles in the campaign | 1149238 |
| Reported remedied | 860126 (74%) |
| Reported unreachable | 20667 |
| Reported removed | 13732 |
These are the manufacturer's totals for the whole campaign at the end of 2019 quarter 4, as filed with NHTSA. They do not say whether one vehicle has been remedied: check the VIN with the official lookups. The reports are from data as of 2026-10-19.
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 remedy
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.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
| 2015 RAM 1500 | Built 2014-07-31 to 2017-12-15. |
|---|---|
| 2016 RAM 1500 | Built 2014-07-31 to 2017-12-15. |
| 2017 RAM 1500 | Built 2014-07-31 to 2017-12-15. |
| 2015 RAM 2500 | Built 2014-08-25 to 2017-08-02. |
| 2016 RAM 2500 | Built 2014-08-25 to 2017-08-02. |
| 2017 RAM 2500 | Built 2014-08-25 to 2017-08-02. |
| 2015 RAM 3500 | Built 2014-05-30 to 2017-08-02. |
| 2016 RAM 3500 | Built 2014-05-30 to 2017-08-02. |
| 2017 RAM 3500 | Built 2014-05-30 to 2017-08-02. |
A vehicle with no link is not in this site's catalog, which covers cars, multipurpose vehicles and trucks by model year. The campaign is from data as of 2026-10-19.
Bulletins for the same vehicles and component
| S1623000028 Rev. K | 2026-06-18. Service bulletin. Outside Power Fold Rearview Mirror Noise Or Loose At Pivot. Mirror Contacts Door Window Glass In The Folded Position. |
|---|---|
| S1623000028 REV.J | 2026-06-16. Service bulletin. Outside Power Fold Rearview Mirror Noise Or Loose At Pivot. Mirror Contacts Door Window Glass In The Folded Position. |
| S1623000028 REV.I | 2026-06-03. Service bulletin. Outside Power Fold Rearview Mirror Noise Or Loose At Pivot. Mirror Contacts Door Window Glass In The Folded Position. |
| S2623000032 | 2026-05-06. Service bulletin. Squeak Or Squawk Noise Coming From Either Side Door Of The Vehicle, It Could Be Just One Door Or More. The Noise Can Be Present In Either The Upper Or The Lower Hinge. |
| S1623000028 REV.H | 2026-04-10. Service bulletin. Outside Power Fold Rearview Mirror Noise Or Loose At Pivot. Mirror Contacts Door Window Glass In The Folded Position. |
| 31-001-25 REV. A | 2025-08-21. Service bulletin. Aluminum Body Panel Corrosion Repair Aluminum corrosion or bubbling along the leading edge of hood, hinges or other exterior surface areas of the hinges, doors, fenders, swing gates or liftgates. |
| 31-001-25 REV. B | 2025-08-21. Service bulletin. Aluminum Body Panel Corrosion Repair Aluminum corrosion or bubbling along the leading edge of hood, hinges or other exterior surface areas of the hinges, doors, fenders, swing gates or liftgates. |
| 31-001-25 | 2025-08-21. Service bulletin. Aluminum Body Panel Corrosion Repair Aluminum corrosion or bubbling along the leading edge of hood, hinges or other exterior surface areas of the hinges, doors, fenders, swing gates or liftgates |
| 31-001-24 | 2024-07-30. Service bulletin. "Aluminum Body Panel Corrosion Repair Aluminum corrosion or bubbling along the leading edge of hood, hinges or other exterior surface areas of the hinges, doors, fenders, swing gates or liftgates. NOTE: Verify current warranty policy to determine if digital imaging pre-authorization is required or pre-approval is required from the Regional Office; depending on market. This bulletin involves inspecting and if necessary removing corrosion and refinishing the suspect aluminum panels on the vehicle, hood, door, fenders, hinges, swing gates or liftgate panels." |
| 3100123 | 2024-01-02. Service bulletin. Aluminum Body Panel Corrosion Repair Aluminum corrosion or bubbling along the leading edge of hood, hinges or other exterior surface areas of the hinges, doors, fenders, swing gates or liftgates. NOTE: **Verify current warranty policy to determine if digital imaging pre authorization is required or Pre Approval is required from Regional Office depending on market.** This bulletin involves inspecting and if necessary removing corrosion and refinishing the suspect aluminum panels on the vehicle, hood, door, fenders, hinges, swing gates or liftgate panels. |
A bulletin is the manufacturer's note to its dealers. It is not part of this recall.