Chrysler recalls 2019-2022 Ram 1500 models with potential tailgate opening during driving, risking cargo loss and crashes. Owners must have tailgate inspected by dealer.
An unintended tailgate opening while driving may result in a loss of unsecured cargo, possibly creating a road hazard and increasing the risk of a crash.
Chrysler is recalling certain 2019-2022 Ram 1500 trucks because the tailgate might open while driving, which could cause cargo to fall and increase crash risk. This affects owners who need to have the tailgate inspected by a dealer. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/79995-ram-1500-2020-recall-tailgate-may-open-while-driving-causing.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/79995-ram-1500-2020-recall-tailgate-may-open-while-driving-causing · Updated October 4, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #22V904000
“RAM 1500 (2020) recall: Tailgate may open while driving causing cargo loss.” GovInfoNow, updated October 4, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/79995-ram-1500-2020-recall-tailgate-may-open-while-driving-causing. Based on NHTSA recall 22V904000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=22V904000).
The tailgate striker alignment may be misaligned with the box latch, causing the tailgate to open unexpectedly while driving. This could lead to unsecured cargo falling, creating a road hazard and increasing crash risk.
Owners of 2019-2022 Ram 1500 pickup trucks are affected. Drivers with unsecured cargo in the tailgate are at higher risk of crashes.
Check if your Ram 1500 was manufactured between 2019 and 2022. The recall covers specific models that may have misaligned tailgate strikers.
Dealers will inspect the tailgate striker alignment to the box latch and adjust if necessary at no cost.
Owner notification letters were mailed December 22, 2022, so you should have received one by that date.
Dealers will inspect the tailgate striker alignment to the box latch and adjust, if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 22, 2022. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is ZB8.
The recall states that misaligned tailgate strikers could cause the tailgate to open while driving, but this is not a common issue for all vehicles.
Your Ram 1500 was manufactured between 2019 and 2022. The recall covers specific models with misaligned tailgate strikers.
The recall mentions a risk of cargo loss and increased crash risk, but does not specify serious injury as a direct hazard.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Chrysler to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 22V904000 — Chrysler Chrysler Hello, I own a Chrysler that is covered by recall 22V904000 from Chrysler. The official recall notice states: Dealers will inspect the tailgate striker alignment to the box latch and adjust, if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 22, 2022. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is ZB8. 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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