OFFICIAL CAMPAIGN FILE

NHTSA campaign 19V347000

NHTSA campaign 19V347000 covers 18 published year-and-model reports from 1 makes in this index and lists 1,103,209 potentially affected units campaign-wide. VIN eligibility must be checked separately.

Report received May 9, 2019 · Snapshot September 21, 2026

01 / DEFECT RECORD

What NHTSA campaign 19V347000 says

NHTSA campaign 19V347000 identifies LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES and states that 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.

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.

02 / CORRECTIVE ACTION

Remedy for NHTSA campaign 19V347000

For NHTSA campaign 19V347000, the filed corrective action says: 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.

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.

Owner notification: May 23, 2019
Filing manufacturer: Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
Component groups: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES

03 / PUBLISHED VEHICLES

Vehicles listed under NHTSA campaign 19V347000

RecallRoad links 18 year-and-model reports associated with NHTSA campaign 19V347000; the list reflects published source rows, not individual VIN coverage.