NHTSA Complaint #11497965 — 2011 DODGE RAM 1500

STRUCTURE:BODY issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11497965
Vehicle	2011 DODGE RAM 1500
Component	STRUCTURE:BODY
Date of Incident	April 4, 2020
Date Filed	December 19, 2022
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	TX

Consumer Description

Tailgate randomly unlocks and opens while vehicle is in motion. Cargo comes out. The dealer was shown the defective locking mechanism and refused to repair it.

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