2019–2022 Ram (3 models) Structure Recall 22V904000 (Ram ZB8)

NHTSA recall 22V904000 (Ram recall ZB8) covers about 1,224,078 2019–2022 Ram (3 models) vehicles (structure), filed with NHTSA Dec 8, 2022. There is no do-not-drive or park-outside advisory.

Source: NHTSA campaign 22V904000 · Data as of Nov 6, 2026 · By CarWhere Research

1,224,078
vehicles affected (potential)
2019–2022
model years
Dec 8, 2022
filed with NHTSA
None
NHTSA advisory

What's recalled

Component: Structure (body, tailgate, hinge and attachments)

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.

The 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.

The remedy and its status

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.

Status: NHTSA lists Dec 22, 2022 as the owner-notification date for this campaign.

Ram recall number ZB8

NHTSA lists the manufacturer's own recall number for 22V904000 as ZB8. Owner letters and dealer service departments often use this code, so a search for "ZB8 recall" refers to the same campaign.

Affected models and years

Models and model years NHTSA lists for this campaign. Not every vehicle of a listed model and year is included; check by VIN.

VehicleModel yearsMore
Ram 15002019–2022All 1500 recallsYears to avoid
Ram 25002019–2022All 2500 recallsYears to avoid
Ram 35002019–2022All 3500 recallsYears to avoid

Key dates

Report filed with NHTSA
Dec 8, 2022
Owner notification
Dec 22, 2022
Recall initiated by
the manufacturer
Filed by
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)

Check your VIN for 22V904000

  1. Find the 17-character VIN on the driver-side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the door-jamb sticker, or your registration.
  2. Enter it in NHTSA's free VIN recall lookup. It shows every open recall on that exact vehicle, including this one if it applies and hasn't been repaired.
  3. If 22V904000 is open, call any Ram dealer's service department and give them the recall number (22V904000 or ZB8). The repair is free.

Not sure of the exact model or year? Decode it first with the free VIN decoder.

Frequently asked questions

What is recall 22V904000?

NHTSA recall 22V904000 (Ram recall ZB8) covers about 1,224,078 2019–2022 Ram (3 models) vehicles (structure), filed with NHTSA Dec 8, 2022. There is no do-not-drive or park-outside advisory. It covers certain 2019-2022 Ram 1500, 2500, and 3500 pickup trucks.

Is it safe to drive a vehicle with recall 22V904000?

NHTSA's record for 22V904000 carries no do-not-drive or park-outside advisory. The risk NHTSA lists is: "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." Get the free repair as soon as it is available for your vehicle.

How do I know if my vehicle is affected by 22V904000?

Only a VIN lookup can tell you. Not every vehicle of the listed models and years is included, and repaired vehicles drop off. Enter your 17-character VIN in NHTSA's free recall lookup at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask any Ram dealer to check it.

What is the fix for recall 22V904000, and is it free?

NHTSA's record says: "Dealers will inspect the tailgate striker alignment to the box latch and adjust, if necessary, free of charge." NHTSA lists Dec 22, 2022 as the owner-notification date for this campaign. Safety-recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers.

What is the Ram recall number for 22V904000?

NHTSA lists the manufacturer's own recall number as ZB8. Dealers and owner letters often use that code (ZB8) instead of the NHTSA campaign number 22V904000.

Sources and method

  • NHTSA recall record for 22V904000, from NHTSA's public recall campaign database. Problem, risk and remedy text is NHTSA's own wording.
  • "Vehicles affected" is NHTSA's potential-units-affected count for the whole campaign.
  • Data as of Nov 6, 2026. NHTSA updates campaigns as manufacturers file amendments, so check the official record for the latest.

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