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Problems with 2016 RAM 2500 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES

On average, the 2016 RAM 2500 starts to “feel” problems with the LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES and its various aspects after 11 100 miles.

Recently reported LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES problems on 2016 RAM 2500

Tl* the contact owns a 2016 ram 2500. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 18v486000 (structure, latches/locks/linkages). the contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. rairdon's chrysler dodge jeep ram of monroe (16413 w main st, monroe, wa 98272, (360) 805-5500) was contacted and confirmed that the parts were not available for the recall remedy. the manufacturer was made aware of the issue. the contact had not experienced a failure. parts distribution disconnect.

Tl* the contact owns a 2016 ram 2500. while driving 55 mph, the tailgate unlatched and opened independently, which caused the items on the bed of the vehicle to fall onto the highway. the vehicle was taken to urse dodge chrysler jeep ram (14 tygart valley mall, white hall, wv 26554, (304) 363-9300), but they claimed to know nothing about the tailgate failure. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was not contacted. the failure mileage was 9,800. **tr *jb

Tl* the contact owns a 2016 ram 2500. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign numbers: 17v821000 (power train) and 18v486000 (structure, latches/locks/linkages). the contact called glendenning motor company at 641-464-3241 (located at 1100 e south st, mt ayr, ia 50854) and was informed that the parts were not availaable. the manufacturer was made aware of the issue and was not able to confirm when the parts were to become available. the contact stated that he received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 18v332000 (electrical system, vehicle speed control). the vehicle was taken to the same dealer and the cruise control was reprogrammed. while driving at any speed, the cruise control accelerated or decelerated randomly. the vehicle was taken back to the dealer and the cruise control was reprogrammed again. the failure recurred and the dealer stated that nothing else could be done. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was approximately 11,100. parts distribution disconnect for 17v821000 (power train) and vin tool confirms parts not available for 18v486000 (structure, latches/locks/linkages).

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