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.
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.
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Source Page by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1225298-ram-1500-2018-recall-latches-locks-linkages · Recall date September 5, 2019 · Official notice: NHTSA #19V347000
“RAM 1500 (2018) recall — Latches/Locks/Linkages.” GovInfoNow, recall dated September 5, 2019. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1225298-ram-1500-2018-recall-latches-locks-linkages. Based on NHTSA recall 19V347000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=19V347000).
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.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 19V347000 — Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) RAM 1500 (2018) recall — Latches/Locks/Linkages Hello, I own a RAM 1500 (2018) recall — Latches/Locks/Linkages that is covered by recall 19V347000 from Chrysler (FCA US, LLC). The official recall notice states: 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. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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