RAM 2020 RAM 3500 Recall
Check Your Product
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
Product
2020 RAM 3500
Brand
RAM
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Not specified in NHTSA notice. Check official source for details.
Products Sold
Model Year 2020
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2020 RAM 3500 vehicles due to structure:body:tailgate:hinge and attachments issues. An unintended tailgate opening while driving may result in a loss of unsecured cargo, possibly creating a road hazard and increasing the risk of a cra.
Summary derived from NHTSA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by NHTSA
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2019-2022 Ram 1500, 2500, and 3500 pickup trucks. The tailgate may not latch properly due to misaligned tailgate strikers, which could result in the tailgate opening while driving.
Reported concern (NHTSA)
An unintended tailgate opening while driving may result in a loss of unsecured cargo, possibly creating a road hazard and increasing the risk of a crash.
Recommended Action
Per NHTSA guidance
Dealers will inspect the tailgate striker alignment to the box latch and adjust, if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 22, 2022. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is ZB8.
Verify this information on the official source
For complete details and official instructions, check the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) directly.
View official NHTSA recall noticePage updated: Jan 10, 2026