2021-2022 Ram 1500 Hinge and Attachments Recall (22V904)
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) · 1,224,078 vehicles · Reported December 8, 2022
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling 1,224,078 2021-2022 Ram 1500; 2021-2022 Ram 2500; 2021-2022 Ram 3500 vehicles. The tailgate may not latch properly due to misaligned tailgate strikers, which could result in the tailgate opening while driving. 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. Dealers will make the repair free of charge.
Recall 22V904 at a glance
| NHTSA campaign number | 22V904000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer recall number | ZB8 |
| Date reported to NHTSA | December 8, 2022 |
| Manufacturer | Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) |
| Vehicles | 2021-2022 Ram 1500; 2021-2022 Ram 2500; 2021-2022 Ram 3500 |
| Units affected | 1,224,078 |
| Component | Structure > Body > Tailgate > Hinge And Attachments |
| Safety risk | 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. |
| Fix | Available at dealers |
What is wrong with the 2021-2022 Ram 1500 in recall 22V904?
The tailgate may not latch properly due to misaligned tailgate strikers, which could result in the tailgate opening while driving.
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.
Is it safe to drive a 2021-2022 1500 with recall 22V904?
NHTSA has not told owners to stop driving, but the risk is real: 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.
NHTSA describes the risk this way: 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.
There is no do-not-drive order on this campaign. If your 1500 shows warning lights or behaves differently in a way that involves the hinge and attachments, have it checked before driving further.
Which vehicles are included in recall 22V904?
Recall 22V904 covers 1,224,078 vehicles: 2021-2022 Ram 1500; 2021-2022 Ram 2500; 2021-2022 Ram 3500.
NHTSA lists 1,224,078 vehicles in this campaign. Not every vehicle of these models and years is included, so check your VIN.
| Model years | Make | Model |
|---|---|---|
| 2021-2022 | Ram | 1500 |
| 2021-2022 | Ram | 2500 |
| 2021-2022 | Ram | 3500 |
What is the fix for the 1500 hinge and attachments recall?
Yes. Dealers will inspect the tailgate striker alignment to the box latch and adjust, if necessary, free of charge.
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.
When was recall 22V904 announced?
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) reported recall 22V904 to NHTSA on December 8, 2022. NHTSA lists the owner letter date as December 22, 2022.
| Date | What happened |
|---|---|
| December 8, 2022 | Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) filed the defect report with NHTSA; NHTSA assigned campaign 22V904000. |
| December 22, 2022 | Owner notification letters mailed (per NHTSA). |
This recall was filed 46 months ago. If your 1500 was built in that window, the VIN check below is the way to confirm it is included.
How do I check if my 1500 is part of recall 22V904?
Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. If recall 22V904 is open on your 1500, it will be listed there.
The fastest check is NHTSA’s VIN lookup. Type in the 17 characters from your registration or insurance card. Because only some 2021-2022 1500 vehicles are included, the VIN check is the only reliable way to know. A brand-new recall may take several days to show up.
What should 1500 owners do about recall 22V904?
Check your VIN, schedule the free recall repair, and keep a repair order for every dealer visit.
- Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm recall 22V904000 applies to your 1500.
- Book the recall appointment with any authorized Ram dealer. Ask up front whether parts are available and how long the vehicle will be there.
- Get a repair order for every visit, even if the dealer only inspects the vehicle. Read it before you leave and make sure your complaint is written the way you described it.
- Keep a simple log of any hinge and attachments symptoms with dates and mileage. Video of a warning light or the problem happening is strong evidence.
- Count the days the vehicle is at the dealer. Days out of service add up toward California's 30-day presumption.
- If the recall repair does not fix it, or the vehicle keeps going back for the same issue, talk to a lemon law attorney.
What are 1500 owners reporting to NHTSA?
Owners have filed 1,835 complaints with NHTSA about these vehicles since 2020, 21 of them about the body, doors and seats.
Since recall 22V904 was reported on December 8, 2022, owners have filed 20 complaints with NHTSA about the body, doors and seats on these vehicles. 1 of them (5%) describe the same problem happening more than once or coming back after a repair attempt.
How we counted: we matched NHTSA owner complaints for the model years in this recall that list the body, doors and seats and were received on or after December 8, 2022, then flagged narratives that describe a repeat failure or a problem returning after a dealer repair, recall service or software update. Data from NHTSA, accessed October 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified owner reports and may involve a related body, doors and seats issue rather than this exact defect; automated text matching can miss or misread some reports.
NHTSA’s public complaint database lists 1,835 owner complaints filed since 2020 for the vehicles in this recall, and 21 of them involve the body, doors and seats. Complaints are reports from owners and have not been verified by NHTSA, but a high count for the same component is a sign the problem is widespread.
- 2021 Ram 1500: 679 complaints in total, 3 about the body, doors and seats
- 2022 Ram 1500: 616 complaints in total, 6 about the body, doors and seats
- 2022 Ram 3500: 189 complaints in total, 1 about the body, doors and seats
- 2022 Ram 2500: 181 complaints in total, 2 about the body, doors and seats
- 2021 Ram 2500: 108 complaints in total, 5 about the body, doors and seats
- 2021 Ram 3500: 62 complaints in total, 4 about the body, doors and seats
Here is what some owners told NHTSA, in their own words (excerpts, unverified):
The contact owns a 2021 Ram 2500. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V835000 (Power Train), 22V904000 (Structure), and 23V060000 (Electrical System) however, the parts to do the recall repairs were not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair.
2021 Ram 2500 owner, TX, NHTSA complaint 11511259, filed March 10, 2023
The contact owns a 2021 Ram 2500. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Numbers: 22V835000 (Power Train), 22V904000 (Structure), and 23V060000 (Electrical System) however, the parts to do the recall repairs were not yet available. The local dealer was contacted.
2021 Ram 2500 owner, AZ, NHTSA complaint 11516761, filed April 12, 2023
The contact owns a 2021 Ram 2500. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V835000 (Power Train), 22V904000 (Structure), and 23V060000 (Electrical System) however, the parts to do the recall repairs were not yet available. The local dealer was contacted.
2021 Ram 2500 owner, TX, NHTSA complaint 11531537, filed July 11, 2023
Can recall 22V904 make my 1500 a lemon in California?
Not by itself. A recall repair that fails, or repeat dealer visits for the same defect, can support a California lemon law claim.
Recall 22V904000 does not automatically make your 1500 a lemon. California's Song-Beverly Act asks two questions: does a warranty defect substantially impair the vehicle's use, value or safety, and did the manufacturer fail to fix it in a reasonable number of tries (Civ. Code 1793.2(d))?
Body and latch defects on the 2021-2022 Ram 1500 may seem minor until a door opens while driving or a seat will not lock. Problems that return after repair belong in your records.
A remedy is available. Many vehicles are fixed on the first try. If the problem returns after the recall repair, or the 2021-2022 Ram 1500 has needed other repairs for the same defect, those visits count toward a lemon law claim.
Civil Code 1793.22(b) sets out a presumption that applies in the first 18 months or 18,000 miles: two or more repair attempts for a defect likely to cause death or serious bodily injury, four or more attempts for the same defect, or more than 30 total days out of service for repairs. Written notice to the manufacturer is required in some cases. Owners outside that window can still have a claim.
An owner who prevails in a lemon law case can recover reasonable attorney fees and costs from the manufacturer (Civ. Code 1794(d)). You pay nothing, win or lose. We are paid only if you win, and the manufacturer pays our fees, including in settlements. If a case is lost, our firm covers the costs.
In our cases, a recall repair visit counts as a repair attempt, and it's strongest when the owner complained about the problem before the recall came out. A recall shows the defect is real and that enough owners reported it for the manufacturer to issue a fix.
The biggest mistake I see is waiting too long. The mileage offset starts at your first repair visit for the problem, so the sooner you take it in, the better. If the problem comes and goes, take it in when it happens. You can't go back to that date later.
If you get a recall notice, call a lemon law attorney right away. You may have taken the car in for the same problem before and forgotten, or there may be other recalls related to it.
Jacob Shayesteh, Esq. (SBN 362320), Founder and Managing Attorney. Quotes lightly edited for clarity. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.
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Frequently asked questions about recall 22V904
Did the recall 22V904 fix work?
Since recall 22V904 was reported on December 8, 2022, owners have filed 20 complaints with NHTSA about the body, doors and seats on these vehicles. 1 of them (5%) describe the same problem happening more than once or coming back after a repair attempt. If your vehicle still has the problem after the recall repair, go back to the dealer, get a repair order, and talk to a lemon law attorney.
When will owners be notified?
According to NHTSA, owner notification letters were or are scheduled to be mailed December 22, 2022.
Is the 22V904000 recall repair free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers.
How do I know if my 1500 is part of recall 22V904000?
Enter your 17-character VIN in NHTSA's recall lookup at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or call a dealer. The VIN is on your registration, insurance card and the lower corner of the windshield.
Does a recall mean my car is a lemon?
Not on its own. A lemon law claim depends on whether a covered defect keeps coming back or keeps the vehicle out of service. A recall repair that fails, or repeat visits for the same problem, can support a claim.
Does the recall fixing my car mean I have no case?
Not necessarily. Even if the recall repair fixed it, you may still have a case, and a car that's a year or more old can still qualify.
Do used cars qualify for California lemon law?
We take certified pre-owned, demo and dealer vehicles. Since the California Supreme Court's Rodriguez decision in 2024, ordinary used cars generally do not qualify.
How long does a recall lemon law case take?
Recall-related cases typically resolve in one to three months from your first call. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.
What does a lemon law attorney cost?
You pay nothing, win or lose. We are paid only if you win, and the manufacturer pays our fees, including in settlements. If a case is lost, our firm covers the costs.
Sources
- NHTSA recall record 22V904000 (recall report and owner letters are posted there)
- NHTSA complaints and recalls data, accessed October 1, 2026
- California Civil Code 1793.2 and 1793.22
Attorney advertising. America’s Lemon Lawyer is a trade name of Wynn Law Group, APC. Responsible attorney: Jacob Shayesteh, Esq. (SBN 362320). This page is general information, not legal advice. America’s Lemon Lawyer is not affiliated with NHTSA or Ram. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.