Recall for Tailgate Flying Open

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icetraxx

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So I ordered the part listed above. The first pic is with the part installed the second pic shows where it went. I did notice that my boot was already off exposing the slides when I removed the panel. I slid it back on and I'm going to check it in a month or so to see if a zip tie is needed. I put everything back together and with the tailgate locked I could not pull it open with out the handle.


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So this recall is only for 15-17 years with electronic release? My '11 tailgate has started randomly opening.
 

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Finally installed Tailgate Lock recall this morning between a couple cups of joe
Peel back Bedrug...T-27 torx removes the plate. (1 Minute)
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Yes, my garage is that tight, anything more than a SCSB would not fit.
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Pull back boot, push block in, replace boot (30 seconds)
Steel Tab is intact so only the 6844 block was needed.
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Locked position..., all tested and working.
(Was not having an issue, just being proactive)

Reinstall plate and Bedrug (Another minute) Total time 10 minutes including Coffee Break
And the best part... wait for it..., no Stealership puttin their paws on my truck!
So simple even I could do it. :33:
I hope this helps.
Good Luck!
 

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I installed this on my 2013 as a preventative measure. I really dont see why this isn't a recall on the 2009-17 trucks, as far as I know they all use the same tailgate latch...
 

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I installed this on my 2013 as a preventative measure. I really dont see why this isn't a recall on the 2009-17 trucks, as far as I know they all use the same tailgate latch...

I have a 17 and I got a recall, can't speak for any other years.
 

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Does anyone have a tailgate that has been damaged due to this recall? I haul 90% of time and couple of times the tailgate has opened while hauling and smacked right on top of the trailer jack. I have not called my dealership yet but I would like to know if someone has handled something similar to this and what were the results.

TIA
 

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Thanks for all the contributors to this thread, your info was enlightening.

Got the Tailgate Recal/Fix part in today…, ordered the part on 1/6 List price on the part is .75 cents discounted to .54 cents. Shipping was $2.66 from Arizona to So. Fla. USPS in 4 Days. Total bill on PayPal = $3.20 If you pay any more than that…, I’ve got some swamp land for sale at 5 times the price.

https://www.moparwholesaleparts.com/

Whadaya Waitin for?????


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Thank you. I just ordered it now. Prior to that I had the harness disconnected to prevent damage and figured I'd use the key to manually lock and unlock but damn, why? Lol

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Thank you. I just ordered it now. Prior to that I had the harness disconnected to prevent damage and figured I'd use the key to manually lock and unlock but damn, why? Lol

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YW, with all the help I've gleaned from this forum, I'm glad I actually helped someone.
If the tab was not broken... you should be good to go.
 
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