Stellantis stated Tuesday it’s recalling 1.4 million pickups worldwide as a result of tailgates won’t latch correctly and will open whereas driving.

The automaker stated the recall covers varied 2019 by means of 2022 mannequin 12 months Ram 1500, 2500, and 3500 vehicles.

The corporate stated it has no experiences of crashes or accidents however greater than 800 guarantee claims and different experiences doubtlessly associated to the difficulty. Sellers will examine the tailgate striker alignment to the field latch and regulate if needed, the corporate stated.

The recall contains greater than 1.23 million autos within the U.S., 120,000 in Canada, 26,000 in Mexico and about 27,000 outdoors North America. Proprietor notification letters might be mailed in late January.

The U.S. Nationwide Freeway Site visitors Security Administration stated an unintended tailgate opening whereas driving may lead to a lack of unsecured cargo, doubtlessly making a street hazard and rising the danger of a crash.

The automaker opened an inner investigation into the difficulty in July 2021 and the corporate stated it “repeatedly monitored discipline information for doubtlessly associated incidents.”

Within the U.S., Stellantis this 12 months ranks No. 4 in recollects with 38 callbacks masking greater than 3 million autos, in accordance with NHTSA.

The Canadian recall discover is not but posted on Transport Canada’s web site.