2017 Ram 1500Handout Ram is recalling 63,753 trucks in Canada, and more than 410,000 in the U.S., because the tailgates could unlatch themselves in traffic if the power-locking mechanism fails. A component in the mechanism could break after enough time, though only in 1500, 2500 and 3500 trim-level trucks equipped with 8-foot cargo beds and the power-locking option. Specifically, pickups from model years 2015 through 2017 are affected, as well as 2018 models built before March 31, 2018. New 2019 model year trucks are not affected, nor are trucks with manual tailgate locks. Owners of affected vehicles will receive a notification regarding the recall beginning in
Origin: 63,000-plus Rams recalled in Canada over tailgates that may unlatch in traffic