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Recall 18V486000

NHTSA safety recall campaign 18V486000. Component: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:TAILGATE:LATCH. 1,149,223 units potentially affected.

Remedy available
Affected Units
1,149,223
Affected Vehicles
9
Makes
1
Model Years
3
Campaign #
18V486000
Component
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:TAILGATE:LATCH
Report Date
Jul 27, 2018
Notification Date
Unknown
Remedy Date
Unknown
Affected Population
1,149,223
Manufacturer
CHRYSLER (FCA US LLC)
Country
US
Make
RAM
Model Years
2015, 2016, 2017

Risk Summary (Consequence)

If the tailgate latch releases and the tailgate opens while driving, cargo may fall out, creating a road hazard and increasing the risk of a crash.

Defect Summary

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2015-2017 RAM 1500, 2500, and 3500 pickup trucks equipped with a power locking tailgate and either a 5 foot, 7 inch or 6 foot, 4 inch bed. The tailgate actuator limiter tab may fracture and cause the tailgate to unlatch and open while driving.

Remedy

Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will repair the vehicle, free of charge. The recall began September 17, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is U74.

Key Dates

Report Date
Jul 27, 2018
Owner Notification
Unknown
Remedy Available
Unknown

Affected Vehicles

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Affected Vehicles
MakeModelYearVIN Lookup
RAM15002015Check VINs
RAM15002016Check VINs
RAM15002017Check VINs
RAM25002015Check VINs
RAM25002016Check VINs
RAM25002017Check VINs
RAM35002015Check VINs
RAM35002016Check VINs
RAM35002017Check VINs

Recalls Affecting the Same Makes

Campaigns touching RAM from other manufacturers (last 3 years)

Same-Make Recall Activity

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Same-Make Recall Activity
CampaignReport DateManufacturerComponentUnits
26V059000Feb 2, 2026CHRYSLER (FCA US, LLC)ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INTEGRATED TRAILER BRAKE CONTROL456,287
25V882000Dec 18, 2025CHRYSLER (FCA US, LLC)AIR BAGS: AIR BAG/RESTRAINT CONTROL MODULE52,565
25V876000Dec 17, 2025ROLLX VANSEQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY:WHEELCHAIR RESTRAINTS/SECUREMENT:LATCH/ANCHOR:86
25V824000Dec 1, 2025CHRYSLER (FCA US, LLC)AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW:CURTAIN:INFLATOR1,589
25V826000Dec 1, 2025CHRYSLER (FCA US, LLC)ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL72,509
25V765000Nov 6, 2025CHRYSLER (FCA US, LLC)AIR BAGS:FRONTAL532
25V720000Oct 23, 2025CHRYSLER (FCA US, LLC)ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADIATOR ASSEMBLY300,691
25V665000Oct 6, 2025CHRYSLER (FCA US, LLC)ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION MOTOR:CONTROLLER:SOFTWARE790
25V618000Sep 17, 2025READING TRUCK GROUP LLCTRAILER HITCHES10
25V592000Sep 11, 2025CHRYSLER (FCA US, LLC)AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW:CURTAIN:INFLATOR1,761

Consumer Complaints Referencing This Campaign

NHTSA complaints whose narratives mention 18V486000

Referencing Complaints

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Referencing Complaints
Complaint IDIncident DateVehicleComponentNarrative Snippet
2054803Oct 29, 20242016 RAM 1500LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGESThe contact owns a 2016 Ram 1500. The contact stated while driving at approximately 40 MPH, he heard the sound of the ta…
2054802Oct 29, 20242016 RAM 1500STRUCTUREThe contact owns a 2016 Ram 1500. The contact stated while driving at approximately 40 MPH, he heard the sound of the ta…
1767647Sep 3, 20212015 RAM 2500STRUCTUREThe contact owns a 2015 Ram 2500. The contact stated while driving approximately 75 MPH and hauling a trailer, the tailg…
1767648Sep 3, 20212015 RAM 2500LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGESThe contact owns a 2015 Ram 2500. The contact stated while driving approximately 75 MPH and hauling a trailer, the tailg…
1942734Nov 13, 20192016 RAM 1500LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGESThe contact owns a 2016 Ram 1500. The contact stated that the dealer had previously performed the recall repair under NH…
1942733Nov 13, 20192016 RAM 1500STRUCTUREThe contact owns a 2016 Ram 1500. The contact stated that the dealer had previously performed the recall repair under NH…
1556765Mar 13, 20192016 RAM 3500POWER TRAINTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 RAM 3500. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 17V562000 (ENGINE AN…
1556764Mar 13, 20192016 RAM 3500LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGESTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 RAM 3500. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 17V562000 (ENGINE AN…
1556767Mar 13, 20192016 RAM 3500ENGINETL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 RAM 3500. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 17V562000 (ENGINE AN…
1556766Mar 13, 20192016 RAM 3500STRUCTURE:BODYTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 RAM 3500. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 17V562000 (ENGINE AN…

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