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2022 Ram 1500 · STRUCTURE

STRUCTURE:BODY:TAILGATE:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS: recall 22V904000

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.

Covered model years
2019–2022
Evidence level
Safety recall with inspection procedure
Source review date
2026-10-18
Jurisdiction
United States
Record ID
ram-1500-2022-tailgate-latch-alignment

What the source says

The documented condition

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2019-2022 Ram 1500, 2500, and 3500 pickup trucks. The tailgate may not latch properly due to misaligned tailgate strikers, which could result in the tailgate opening while driving.

Consequence identified by NHTSA

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.

Campaign 22V904000; report received 2022-12-08. Source checked 2026-10-18.

Source component: STRUCTURE:BODY:TAILGATE:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS

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Symptoms and vehicle scope

Condition described by NHTSA

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2019-2022 Ram 1500, 2500, and 3500 pickup trucks. The tailgate may not latch properly due to misaligned tailgate strikers, which could result in the tailgate opening while driving.

    Vehicles and limits

    • NHTSA model names: 1500. Model years: 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022.
    • NHTSA campaign 22V904000
    • The complete campaign lists 1,224,078 potentially affected units across all listed vehicles.
    • A make, model and year match does not establish VIN eligibility.

    Manufacturer position

    What the official procedure directs

    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.

    Mileage context

    Recall 22V-904 is based on production and equipment configuration, with no stated mileage limit.

    Original evidence

    Open the documents behind this record.

    NHTSA safety recall · 22V904000 · 2022-12-08

    NHTSA campaign 22V904000

    Official component, defect, consequence and remedy; checked 2026-10-18.

    Repair paths and safe checks

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    Official repair pathManufacturer or authorized dealer · Confirm with the dealer

    Official recall remedy

    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.

    Boundary

    Confirm VIN eligibility and current remedy instructions with the manufacturer.

    Safe owner checkVIN lookup · Before arranging repairs

    Check the complete VIN

    Check the 17-character VIN at NHTSA.gov/recalls and ask the manufacturer whether this campaign remains open for the vehicle.

    Boundary

    The model-year list is not proof that an individual vehicle is affected.

    Record reviewed in the source on 2026-10-18. Confirm the current document and VIN instructions before arranging work.

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