Issue with tailgate

[Kickboxer]

I know there is a recall for the tailgate, so what has been the issue ?
Mine does not want to open, electric style, needs several times to try,
so frustrating.

 

[mikeru]

Assuming your '22 is a 5th gen and not a Classic. I know there was a recall for 4th gens, but I don't know of any tailgate recalls for the 5th gens. Maybe there is something I'm not aware of?

 

[GTyankee]

The newer Ram tailgates can only be opened electrically.
There is no manual lever.

IF I had 1 of the newer tailgates & it hung up 1 time, i would go to a dealership or auto body shop.

IF it happened a 2nd time, it would be the last time !!
There would be a 4th Gen Tailgate on the truck before a week had passed

EDIT:
Both the 4th & 5th gen Ram tailgates are the same width

The difference in tailgates, from what i perceive,
is the passenger side tailgate hinge

 

[stevenP]

The recall, as I remember was all about the tail gate opening on its own. On mine there was no issue, but they did an inspection at the dealer for the recall.

 

[DanAR]

Does it act up no matter how you try opening it - with fob, from dash, with tailgate handle?

 

[runamuck]

my '22 2500 laramie tailgate opens manually if you want.

 

[Tulecreeper]

The newer Ram tailgates can only be opened electrically.
There is no manual lever.

IF I had 1 of the newer tailgates & it hung up 1 time, i would go to a dealership or auto body shop.

IF it happened a 2nd time, it would be the last time !!
There would be a 4th Gen Tailgate on the truck before a week had passed

EDIT:
Both the 4th & 5th gen Ram tailgates are the same width

The difference in tailgates, from what i perceive,
is the passenger side tailgate hinge

I asked about that when I bought my 2023 2500 and was told there is no tailgate available for mine with a manual key lock. I will assume that means there are none/any/no matter the year. If my electronic latch quits working my only option will be to install another one with an electronic latch.

 

[turkeybird56]

The recall, as I remember was all about the tail gate opening on its own. On mine there was no issue, but they did an inspection at the dealer for the recall.

YUP !!!!! The magically opening tailgate. I have a full tonneau cover that goes over the end of the tailgate, so I neva worried. But I have had no issues.

 

[mikeru]

The recall, as I remember was all about the tail gate opening on its own. On mine there was no issue, but they did an inspection at the dealer for the recall.

OP is asking about the tailgate on his 1500. HD's are still using 4th gen sheet metal but I'm not sure if the electronics and latching mechanism for the tailgate is the same as on the 1500 or not since I've never owned one.

Someone please list the recall so we can take a look at it. Otherwise it's just talk LOL.

 

[GTyankee]

Chrysler recalled certain models of Ram pickup trucks manufactured between 2019 and 2022,
including:
Ram 1500s built between February 20, 2018 and July 10, 2022.
Ram 2500s built between May 18, 2018 and June 1, 2022. Ram 3500s built between June 13, 2018 and June 1, 2022.

Recalls | NHTSA

Use our VIN lookup tool to check for recalls on your car, or search by make and model. Also, get recall information on car seats, tires and equipment.

www.nhtsa.gov

NHTSA campaign number: 22V904000.
The automaker’s number for this recall is ZB8.

https://www.motortrend.com/news/2019-2022-ram-1500-2500-3500-pickup-truck-tailgate-recall-nhtsa/

 

[Kickboxer]

Thanks for that, I looked up my 2022 Ram 1500 Laramie, and it doesn't have the tailgate recall, but it has the ESC recall for
the stability control. No remedy yet, isn't that nice. It affects
1.2 million vehicles...........

 

[Kickboxer]

As a side note, I have a friend who has a 2024 GMC Sierra
2500, and it has a button on the console or dash with a switch
to lower the tailgate. It inadvertantly got pushed, and his tailgate
lowered while pulling a trailer, and the jack handle did a number on the tailgate. Somebody waived at him while on the street.....
Then he got it fixed and found out they have a recall on the
tailgate.........
I suppose black tape over the button is the fix.

 

[mikeru]

Chrysler recalled certain models of Ram pickup trucks manufactured between 2019 and 2022,
including:
Ram 1500s built between February 20, 2018 and July 10, 2022.
Ram 2500s built between May 18, 2018 and June 1, 2022. Ram 3500s built between June 13, 2018 and June 1, 2022.

Recalls | NHTSA

Use our VIN lookup tool to check for recalls on your car, or search by make and model. Also, get recall information on car seats, tires and equipment.

www.nhtsa.gov

NHTSA campaign number: 22V904000.
The automaker’s number for this recall is ZB8.

https://www.motortrend.com/news/2019-2022-ram-1500-2500-3500-pickup-truck-tailgate-recall-nhtsa/

Thanks for posting that. Our 2020 Limited has the MFT, which apparently are not included in this recall. That would explain why we never received a recall notice.

 

[Kickboxer]

An update, I lubricated the locking mechanisms, both sides and it really helped, they were sticky before. Now works great.