Ram recalls 1.4 million pickups over tailgate issue

Stellantis said Tuesday it is recalling 1.4 million pickups worldwide because tailgates do not latch properly and can open while driving.

The recall targets various models of Ram 1500, 2500 and 3500 trucks from 2019 to 2022, according to the automaker.

The company said there were no crashes or injuries reported, but more than 800 warranty claims and other reports that could be related to the issue. The company says the dealer will inspect the alignment of the tailgate his striker and box his latches and adjust if necessary.

The recall includes over 1.23 million vehicles in the United States, 120,000 vehicles in Canada, 26,000 vehicles in Mexico, and approximately 27,000 vehicles outside of North America. Owner notices will be mailed in late January.

The U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration says that unintentional opening of the tailgate while driving could result in the loss of unsafe cargo, create road hazards, and increase the risk of collisions. increase.

The automaker launched an internal investigation into the matter in July 2021, saying the company is “continuously monitoring field data for possible related incidents.”

In the United States, Stellantis ranked fourth in recalls this year with 38 recalls covering more than 3 million vehicles. According to NHTSA.