Chrysler RAM 1500 (2018) Recall: Tailgate Opens While Driving Risk
Chrysler recalls 2013-2018 Ram 1500 trucks with power tailgates that may open while driving, causing cargo to fall and increasing crash risk. Free repair available.
Use caution until it’s fixed
If the tailgate opens while the vehicle is being driven, cargo may fall out the vehicle and create a road hazard, increasing the risk of crash.
What happened, in plain English
Chrysler is recalling certain 2013-2018 Ram 1500 trucks with power tailgates that may open while driving, potentially causing cargo to fall out and creating road hazards. This could increase the risk of crashes if the tailgate opens unexpectedly during vehicle operation. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1225298-chrysler-ram-1500-2018-recall-tailgate-opens-while-driving-risk.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1225298-chrysler-ram-1500-2018-recall-tailgate-opens-while-driving-risk · Updated October 5, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #19V347000
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“Chrysler RAM 1500 (2018) Recall: Tailgate Opens While Driving Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated October 5, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1225298-chrysler-ram-1500-2018-recall-tailgate-opens-while-driving-risk. Based on NHTSA recall #19V347000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=19V347000).
Why it’s dangerous
The tailgate actuator limiter tab may fracture, causing the tailgate to unlatch and open while the vehicle is moving. This could lead to cargo falling out of the truck and creating a road hazard that increases crash risk.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2013-2018 Ram 1500 pickup trucks with power tailgates are affected. Those with trucks built before April 2018 and 8-foot beds are most at risk.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your Ram 1500 has a power locking tailgate and an 8-foot bed (for 2015-2017 models) or was built before April 1, 2018 (for 2013-2014 models).
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What to do — step by step
Contact Chrysler
Call FCA US customer service at 1-800-853-1403 to confirm if your truck is affected.
Get Repair
Chrysler will repair the tailgate latch free of charge at a dealer.
What NHTSA says to do
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will repair the tailgate latch, free of charge. The recall began May 23, 2019. Chrysler is expected to notify owners of the expanded population on October 18, 2019. Owners may contact FCA US customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US's number for this recall is V44. Note: 2015-2017 MY Ram 1500 pickup trucks with truck beds other than 8 foot, are currently covered under NHTSA recall 18V-486 for this issue.
Questions people ask
Will the repair fix the problem?
Yes, the repair will replace the tailgate actuator limiter tab to prevent it from fracturing.
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Where this comes from
The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: NHTSA Recall #19V347000 (September 5, 2019)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 5, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the NHTSA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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