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2018 RAM 1500 Latches Locks Linkages Tailgate Latch Recall


NHTSA Recall #	142807
NHTSA Compaign #	19V347000
MFG Compaign #	V44
Manufacturer	Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
Supplier	RAM
Brand	RAM
Model	1500
Model Year	2018
Component	LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:TAILGATE:LATCH
Date of notification	23/05/19
Begin date of manufacuring	20/06/12
End date of manufacturing	31/03/18
Type of recall	V
Recall initiator	MFR
Report received	09/05/19
Report created	09/05/19
Regulation part number
FMV safety standard number
Estimated number of affected units	1103209
Defect summary	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.
Consequence summary	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.
Corrective action	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.
Recall notes	Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153).

What is Recall?
A recall is when a product is removed from the market or a correction is made to the product because it is either defective or potentially harmful.
What is Failure?
Failure is the state or condition of not meeting a desirable or intended objective, and may be viewed as the opposite of success. Product failure ranges from failure to sell the product to fracture of the product, in the worst cases leading to personal injury, the province of forensic engineering.
What is Defect?
Non-conformance of a car component with the specified requirements, or non-fulfillment of user expectations, including the safety aspects.

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2018 RAM 1500 Latches Locks Linkages Tailgate Latch Recall

2018 RAM 1500 Latches Locks Linkages Tailgate Latch Recall

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