Issue ID | 1457859 |
Internal NHTSA # | 11082654 |
Manufacurer | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) |
Brand | RAM |
Model | 1500 |
Model Year | 2017 |
File date | 01/08/17 |
Component | LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:TAILGATE:LATCH |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2017 ram 1500. The contact stated that the tailgate unlatched and dropped independently. The failure occurred without warning. The vehicle was taken to stateline chrysler jeep dodge ram (located at 800 gold rd, fort mill, sc) where it was diagnosed that the latches needed to be lubricated. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was notified. The failure mileage was approximately 33,462. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 33462 |
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Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
City and State | ROCK HILL, SC |
VIN pattern | 1C6RR7PT6HSXXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
Was incedent reported to police? | N |
Was medical attention required? | N |
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Date of purchase | 29/06/24 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
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