Issue ID | 1412701 |
Internal NHTSA # | 11032228 |
Manufacurer | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) |
Brand | RAM |
Model | 2500 |
Model Year | 2016 |
File date | 23/09/17 |
Component | STRUCTURE:BODY |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Tailgate fell open while i was pulling a cargo trailer on interstate 40 in tennessee. Due to road roughness and noise i was unaware of it until i stopped for fuel. The tailgate had fallen onto the trailer jack handle and damaged the tailgate. There is a significant dent into the top of the tailgate and also damage to the plastic topcap on the tailgate. In addition there is an arc shaped scratch across the tailgate above the latch handle. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 38000 |
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Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | KALISPELL, MT |
VIN pattern | 3C6UR5CL4GGXXXXXX |
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 |
Was part original equipment? | |
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Date of purchase | 24/05/25 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
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Vehicle speed | 65 |
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