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Ram recall: 120K trucks called back in Canada over tailgate closing issue

New Ram pickup trucks for sale are seen at an auto mall in Ottawa, on April 26, 2021. Justin Tang/The Canadian Press

Stellantis is recalling 120,000 Ram pickup trucks in Canada as part of worldwide call back of roughly 1.4 million vehicles because the tailgates may not close completely and cargo could spill onto the road.

The recall covers some Ram 1500, 2500 and 3500 pickups from the 2019 to 2022 model years.

The company, formerly Fiat Chrysler, says it found that striker plates on the pickups may not be lined up right to allow complete closure. Stellantis says it’s not aware of any related crashes or injuries.

Most of the recalled trucks are in North America. It impacts 120,759 Ram trucks in Canada.

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Dealers will inspect the tailgate striker alignment and adjust it if necessary. Customers will be notified starting Jan. 27. In the meantime, Stellantis says owners should make sure they secure any cargo in the beds.

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Pickups with “multi-function tailgates,” the Ram 1500 Classic, and trucks with sensors that alert drivers to unsecured tailgates are not affected by the recall, the company says.

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