The contact owns a 2016 Ram 1500. The contact stated that while driving on the highway at 45 MPH, the tailgate unexpectedly opened. No warning lights were illuminated. The contact pulled over onto the side of the highway and closed the tailgate. The contact drove the vehicle to a local dealer where the vehicle was diagnosed, and the contact was informed that the lock actuator was faulty and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 118,000.

- Hammonton, NJ, USA

The contact owns a 2016 Ram 1500. While driving various speeds, the tailgate would independently open. Don davis Dodge Chrysler Jeep (1901 N collins St, arlington, tx) was contacted, but the vehicle was not diagnosed because the contact refused to pay the diagnostic fee. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and did not assist. The failure mileage was approximately 46,000.

- Highland Village, TX, USA

The contact owns a 2016 Ram 1500. While driving 55 mph, the tailgate dropped without warning. The vehicle was taken to hayes Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram of lawrenceville 719 duluth highway 120, lawrenceville, ga 30046, but the dealer could not provide a definitive diagnosis. The dealer stated that they would replace the latches and continue to replace parts until the failure was resolved. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and opened a case for the contact. The approximate failure mileage was 54,096.

- Loganville, GA, USA