Issue ID | 1481076 |
Internal NHTSA # | 11111197 |
Manufacurer | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) |
Brand | RAM |
Model | 1500 |
Model Year | 2017 |
File date | 16/05/18 |
Component | UNKNOWN OR OTHER |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Tailgate randomly drops by itself. Happens when you lock the truck. It does not happen all of the time. Can happen when vehicle is in motion. Tailgate lock mechanism is missing a tab that allows a plastic piece that controls the tailgate lock to travel to far thus un-latching the tailgate |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 18000 |
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Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | PHILADELPHIA, PA |
VIN pattern | 3C6RR7LT6HGXXXXXX |
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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