NHTSA recall 19V347000
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 | 19V347000 |
| Manufacturer's number | V44 |
| Manufacturer | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) |
| Reported | 2019-05-09 |
| Owners notified | 2019-05-23 |
| Component | LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:TAILGATE:LATCH |
| Units potentially affected | 1103209 |
| Report | Quarterly report 7, for 2020 quarter 4 |
|---|---|
| Filed with NHTSA | 2021-01-19 |
| Vehicles in the campaign | 1103209 |
| Reported remedied | 634048 (57%) |
| Reported unreachable | 33805 |
| Reported removed | 23948 |
These are the manufacturer's totals for the whole campaign at the end of 2020 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 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 remedy
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. Note: 2015-2017 MY Ram 1500 pickup trucks with truck beds other than 8 foot, are currently covered under NHTSA recall 18V-486 for this issue.
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.
| 2013 RAM 1500 | Built 2012-06-20 to 2018-03-31. |
|---|---|
| 2014 RAM 1500 | Built 2012-06-20 to 2018-03-31. |
| 2015 RAM 1500 | Built 2012-06-20 to 2018-03-31. |
| 2016 RAM 1500 | Built 2012-06-20 to 2018-03-31. |
| 2017 RAM 1500 | Built 2012-06-20 to 2018-03-31. |
| 2018 RAM 1500 | Built 2012-06-20 to 2018-03-31. |
| 2013 RAM 2500 | Built 2012-10-24 to 2018-03-31. |
| 2014 RAM 2500 | Built 2012-10-24 to 2018-03-31. |
| 2015 RAM 2500 | Built 2012-10-24 to 2018-03-31. |
| 2016 RAM 2500 | Built 2012-10-24 to 2018-03-31. |
| 2017 RAM 2500 | Built 2012-10-24 to 2018-03-31. |
| 2018 RAM 2500 | Built 2012-10-24 to 2018-03-31. |
| 2013 RAM 3500 | Built 2013-02-05 to 2018-03-31. |
| 2014 RAM 3500 | Built 2013-02-05 to 2018-03-31. |
| 2015 RAM 3500 | Built 2013-02-05 to 2018-03-31. |
| 2016 RAM 3500 | Built 2013-02-05 to 2018-03-31. |
| 2017 RAM 3500 | Built 2013-02-05 to 2018-03-31. |
| 2018 RAM 3500 | Built 2013-02-05 to 2018-03-31. |
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
| 23-026-17 | 2022-09-15. Service bulletin. Sublime Green Outside Door Handle Paint Adhesion Issue This bulletin involves inspecting the exterior door handles for paint chipping off and replacing all handles if chipping is found. VINs in the attached RRT list require handle replacement without inspection. This bulletin only applies to vehicles with the ?Sublime Green? color paint option (Sales Codes FFB).The customer may comment that the paint is chipping off one or more of the exterior door handles. |
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| 9002977 | 2022-08-08. Service bulletin. Door latch Before replacing this part please contact Kevin Murphree at Cell (248) 613-3417 or Samantha Kallman (248)-576-1532. If you are unable to get a response within 15 minutes, please continue with the repair. |
| 9003762 | 2021-05-03. Service bulletin. Broken or non-funtioniong latches. |
| OD55473 | 2019-07-15. Service bulletin. SAFETY RECALL U74 & V44 ? TAILGATE LATCH (UPDATED) WIC ARTICLE 2688- RECALL RELATED DAMAGE 2015-2017MY RAM TRUCKS |
| 08-105-15 | 2019-05-20. Service bulletin. Remote Start Is Inoperative, Remote Start Cancelled Hood Open Message Displayed In EVIC This bulletin involves adjusting the hood latch. The customer may describe that the remote start is inoperative with Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) message displayed, ?Remote Start Cancelled Hood Open?. |
| 12877 | 2018-12-17. Service bulletin. Title Latch Assy. Hood W/AJAR Switch Start Date: 10/6/2015 7:00 AM End Date Message You have been identified as either having stock,or have stock in transit to your dealership. Please return all suspect stock of following part numbers:68159725AB,& 68261143AA. See the attached file for identifying suspect material. Please return suspect parts back to your facing depot using Return Code 02,before 27 O ctober,2015. Return any open orders in process too. Direct all questions via email to MO PARQ C@fcagroup.com |
| 15640 | 2018-06-11. Service bulletin. Inspect and Return: Latch Seat, and Latch Seat Back You have been identified as either having stock, or have stock in transit to your dealership. Please return suspect stock of following part numbers: 68050625AA, 68050626AA, 68050627AA, 68050628AA, 68050743AA, 68050744AA, 68050839AA, 68050841AA, 68257133AA, 68257134AA, 68264578AA, 68264579AA, 68264580AA, 68264581AA. See attachments for identifying suspect stock. Please return suspect parts back to your facing depot using Return Code 02, before 12 April, 2016. Return any open orders in process too. Direct all questions via email to mopardmail@fcagroup.com. |
| 17598 | 2018-06-11. Service bulletin. 68160775AB: Inspect and Return: Switch - Outside Door Handle You have been identified as either having stock, or have stock in transit to your dealership. Please return suspect stock of part number 68160775AB. See attachments for identifying suspect stock. Please return suspect parts back to your facing depot using Return Code 02, before 26 August, 2016. |
| 30865 | 2018-06-11. Service bulletin. 04589131AG, 04589243AG - Inspect and Return: Liftgate - Latch Assy You have been identified as either having stock, or have stock in transit to your dealership. Please return suspect stock of part number 04589131AG, 04589243AG . See attachments for identifying suspect stock. Replacement part can be obtained by reordering the same part number. Please return suspect parts back to your facing depot using Return Code 02, before 7 April, 2016. |
| 68264578A$ | 2017-11-03. Service bulletin. Rear seat fold latches If the rear seat is difficult to fold or binds, please contact Trevor Trudell at cell (248) 420-7340 before making any repair. If no response within 15 minutes please proceed with the repair. |
A bulletin is the manufacturer's note to its dealers. It is not part of this recall.