Is the 2017 RAM 1500 safe to drive?

The 2017 RAM 1500 has 1 open safety recall. While the vehicle may still be driven, owners should contact an authorized dealership to schedule free repairs for any outstanding recalls. Some recalls, especially those classified as critical or high severity, may pose significant safety risks.

NHTSA Campaign 18V486000 Recall Details

What This Recall Means

Component

STRUCTURE:BODY:TAILGATE

What Happened

The tailgate actuator is a small metal part that helps keep your tailgate securely locked. In some 2015-2017 RAM 1500, 2500, and 3500 trucks, this part can break, causing the tailgate to suddenly unlatch.

Risk if Unfixed

If the tailgate opens while driving, your cargo could spill out onto the road, creating a hazard for other drivers and increasing the risk of a crash.

How to Get This Fixed

Free Fix

Your dealer will fix the problem by repairing or replacing the tailgate actuator, free of charge. This repair should be done as soon as possible to keep you and other road users safe.

Is YOUR vehicle affected?

This page lists the models and model years named in NHTSA campaign #18V486000. Matching a model and year on this list does not prove an individual vehicle is affected — some vehicles in an affected model year are never part of the recall population. The authoritative way to know is a VIN check against NHTSA's own records.

Campaign 18V486000

What This Recall Means

STRUCTURE:BODY:TAILGATE

How to Get This Fixed

Affected Vehicles

Is YOUR vehicle affected?