Is the 2018 RAM 1500 safe to drive?

The 2018 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.

Campaign 19V347000

Under Review Plain English 2019-05-09

What This Recall Means

Component

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:TAILGATE:LATCH

What Happened

The tailgate latch on your Ram pickup truck is the part that keeps your tailgate closed while driving. In certain models, this latch can break and cause the tailgate to open unexpectedly.

Risk if Unfixed

If the tailgate opens while you're driving, your cargo could fall out and become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.

How to Get This Fixed

Free Fix

Your Chrysler dealer will repair the tailgate latch for free, so schedule an appointment as soon as you get the recall notice. This repair is at no cost to you.

Affected Vehicles

Is YOUR vehicle affected?

This page lists the models and model years named in NHTSA campaign #19V347000. 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.

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