NHTSA Complaint #11118785 — 2017 RAM 3500

STRUCTURE:BODY issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11118785
Vehicle	2017 RAM 3500
Component	STRUCTURE:BODY
Date of Incident	August 9, 2018
Date Filed	August 9, 2018
Mileage	41,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	TX

Consumer Description

MULTIPLE TIMES MY TAILGATE HAS JUST FLIPPED OPEN ON IT'S OWN, WHEN PARKED AND HITTING THE LOCK BUTTON ON THE KEY FOB, AND WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD. THERE IS CURRENTLY A NEW RECALL ON RAM TRUCKS FOR THIS EXACT PROBLEM BUT THE RECALL EXCLUDES TRUCKS WITH 8' BEDS. MY TRUCK HAS AN 8' BED - AND HAS THIS PROBLEM AND SHOULD BE INCLUDED IN THE RECALL.

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