Structure:body:tailgate:hinge And Attachments Recalls
With 3 campaigns across 3 brands, structure:body:tailgate:hinge and attachments is a significant recall category. On average, 0 recalls per year target this component. Cadillac has the most structure:body:tailgate:hinge and attachments recalls (1), followed by Chevrolet and RAM.
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All Structure:body:tailgate:hinge And Attachments Recalls
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.
RAM 1500 2019
CERTAIN PICKUP TRUCKS HAVE GALVANIZED-BRAIDED-STEEL TAILGATE SUPPORT CABLES USED TO SUPPORT THE TAILGATE IN THE FULL OPEN (HORIZONTAL) POSITION. OVER TIME THESE CABLES CAN CORRODE AND FRACTURE WHEN LOADS ARE APPLIED TO THEM.
Chevrolet Silverado 2000
ON CERTAIN PICKUP TRUCKS AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, THE GALVANIZED STEEL TAILGATE SUPPORT CABLES THAT RETAIN THE TAILGATE IN THE FULL OPEN (HORIZONTAL) POSITION MAY CORRODE, WEAKEN, AND EVENTUALLY FRACTURE. IF BOTH CABLES FRACTURED, THE TAILGATE WOULD SUDDENLY DROP AND STRIKE THE TOP SURFACE OF THE REAR BUMPER.
Cadillac Escalade Ext 2002
Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration).