REC-005602

active

2019–2022 RAM 3500, 2500, 1500

Category: Light Vehicle · Supplier: AMERICAN SPECIAL VEHICLES PTY LTD

Recall date: 10 January 2023

Defect

Due to a manufacturing defect, one or both the tailgate strikers may have been misaligned during assembly. This may result in an unintended tailgate opening while the vehicle is in motion or stationary.

Hazard

If the tailgate opens while the vehicle is in motion, unsecured cargo may fall onto the road and into traffic. This increases the risk of an accident causing serious injury or death to vehicle occupants and/or other road users.

Remedy

Owners of affected vehicles can contact their nearest authorised RAM dealer to inspect the tailgate and rectification, free of charge.

What should you do?

Check your VIN below to confirm whether your specific vehicle is affected.
Contact the supplier — AMERICAN SPECIAL VEHICLES PTY LTD — or your nearest authorised dealer to arrange the recall remedy.
Recall repairs are free of charge. The manufacturer or supplier is legally required to fix the defect at no cost to you.
If you have difficulty getting the recall addressed, contact the Department of Infrastructure or your state's consumer protection agency.

Check Your VIN

Enter your Vehicle Identification Number to check if your specific vehicle is affected by this recall.

Source: vehiclerecalls.gov.au