Issue ID | 1407680 |
Internal NHTSA # | 11023513 |
Manufacurer | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) |
Brand | RAM |
Model | 1500 |
Model Year | 2017 |
File date | 11/09/17 |
Component | UNKNOWN OR OTHER |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | 2017 ram 1500 tailgate randomly drops. Apparently it is the locking mechanism that fails, when you lock or unlock the vehicle it will randomly cause the manual tailgate latch to open. The tail gate falls driving down the road or after you have parked, it can fall anytime causing bed contents to fall out or possibly striking someone walking behind the vehicle. The dealer claims this is a rare occurrence and of course doesn't stock the part. 2017 is not the only year vehicle this affects according to ram forums. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 15000 |
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Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | MADELIA, MN |
VIN pattern | 1C6RR7NT1HSXXXXXX |
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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Vehicle speed | 60 |
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