Issue ID | 1521488 |
Internal NHTSA # | 11160960 |
Manufacurer | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) |
Brand | RAM |
Model | 2500 |
Model Year | 2017 |
File date | 11/12/18 |
Component | LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:TAILGATE:LATCH |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2017 ram 2500. While driving 55 mph and hauling a trailer, the tailgate latch detached without warning. The vehicle was taken to brewbaker dodge chrysler jeep ram of prattville (2209 cobbs ford rd, prattville, al 36066, (334) 491-0701) where it was diagnosed that the tailgate latch needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and informed the contact to file a complaint with nhtsa. The failure mileage was approximately 50,000. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 50000 |
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Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
City and State | MONTGOMERY, AL |
VIN pattern | 3C6TR5JT5HGXXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
Was incedent reported to police? | N |
Was medical attention required? | N |
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Date of purchase | 10/12/24 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
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Vehicle speed | 55 |
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