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2015-2018 Ram 1500, 2500, 3500: Recall Alert

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Vehicles Affected: Approximately 410,000 model-year 2015-17 Ram 1500, 2500 and 3500 pickup trucks equipped with an 8-foot bed and power locking tailgate, and model-year 2018 Ram 1500, 2500 and 3500 pickups built before April 1, 2018, also equipped with a power locking tailgate

The Problem: The tailgate actuator limiter tab may fracture and cause the tailgate to unlatch and open while driving, which may cause cargo to fall out and create a road hazard, increasing the risk of crash.

The Fix: Dealers will repair the tailgate latch for free.

What Owners Should Do: Ram manufacturer Fiat Chrysler Automobiles will begin notifying owners June 28. Owners can call the automaker at 800-853-1403, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s vehicle-safety hotline at 888-327-4236 or visit its website to check their vehicle identification number and learn more.

Need to Find a Dealer for Service? Go to Cars.com Service & Repair to find your local dealer. To check for other recalls, and to schedule a free recall repair at your local dealership, click here: Ram 1500; Ram 2500; Ram 3500

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