NHTSA Complaint #11437427 — 2021 RAM 2500 STRUCTURE:BODY

Complaint Details

ODI Number	11437427
Vehicle	2021 RAM 2500
Component	STRUCTURE:BODY
Date of Incident	October 19, 2021
Date Filed	October 20, 2021
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	TX

Consumer Description

Electronic tailgate has unlatched itself and fallen open while driving 5 times now twice now resulting in damage and things falling out of rear of truck onto highway

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