NHTSA Complaint #11498302 — 2011 DODGE RAM 1500

STRUCTURE:BODY issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11498302
Vehicle	2011 DODGE RAM 1500
Component	STRUCTURE:BODY
Date of Incident	October 23, 2021
Date Filed	December 20, 2022
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	NV

Consumer Description

The tailgate fell open when accelerating after stopping at a stoplight. It had been securely closed for 4 hours of driving without stopping with no interaction.

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