NHTSA Complaint #11663204 — 2023 RAM 1500

STRUCTURE:BODY issue reported to NHTSA

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Crash

Complaint Details

ODI Number	11663204
Vehicle	2023 RAM 1500
Component	STRUCTURE:BODY
Date of Incident	May 25, 2025
Date Filed	May 27, 2025
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	Yes
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	UT

Consumer Description

Tailgate unlatched one its own when I was backing up. It dropped and struck another vehicles bumper. Tailgate is smashed now. I was watching the back up camera and the tailgate was closed. It electronically opened itself and dropped down with me doing anything.

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