Ram Tailgate Recall U74 information and repair procedure

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[MotorCityMechanic]

Sorry for the double video launch....caught some editing issues after the fact and had to make it right.

[rodneyweese]

Hello. Thanks for the video. I have a 2017 Ram 3500 which I bought used. Finally took time to work on my tailgate. My issue was the lock mechanism was not locking the tailgate. I could see the actuator trying to lock it but could not. Upon finding this video I pulled the sleeve back on my actuator and discovered someone inserted two stop blocks instead of one. I removed the second and now my tailgate has a fully functional lock and only one stop block. Thank you for helping to fix my locking system.

[generaltellis]

Oh man!!! That video was dead on it. When I took my truck to the dealership a couple years ago, the tailgate latch STOPPED working. I did not need the recall, the careless mechanic did not see that there was already a rubber stopper in there and the moron added another. I took one of them out and my truck tailgate locks once again. GREAT video MotoCity Mechanic. Thank you.

[TheOverisel]

When I first clicked on the PT Cruiser video My first impression was " Oh boy another backwards hat youtuber trying to be 16 years old." I was VERY WRONG. Knowledgeable experienced and articulate. I like the no cussing and no acting like a WWE wrestler. The quality of these videos could be used in a classroom to teach techs. I just wished you worked on the models of cars I own so I could reference your videos when I have problems.

[howierader]

I just received this recall notice a few days ago for my 2015 RAM 1500. Thanks for the video!
I'll have the back plate off the gate before I take mine in so I can properly install it without any warpage!

[jose]

I just noticed that happened to me twice so far. It tells me my tailgate is open on my 2020 ram 1500. Looks like I’m going to have to take it to the dealer thanks for the heads up much appreciated

[williammccaslin]

Even tho this won't apply to me, but thought I would watch it anyway for the info, so cool bro.

[johnschiripo]

Thanks again for another no BS video it was to the point and on time I actually received that recall few weeks ago. Thank you again for your time and effort it is appreciated.

[braulioguaman]

Bro where i get that little piece? Thanks nice video very professional

[TheTrooperGirl]

Love your vids! My 2006 hemi does this. I have had my tools all over the road~ Nothing like looking for all my sockets, wrenches along with everything else all over!

[johnaguilar]

Very detailed video and verbal instructions for the DIY folks out there! Keep up the great work...

[robertmatthews]

Is there a recall on Ram 1500 tailgate 2020 ? Sometimes the tailgate want open without pulling it by hand and then want close unless you move it to one side or the other to get to close.

[TomSommer]

Great video David. How did the 8-foot bed get left out of this recall?

[charlesfrank]

Sign of a great mechanic…installing the torx screws with a ratchet, not an impact. Great job not taking a shortcut.

[tomsommer]

Hi David. I had to remove my tailgate to replace the rectangular red light below the tailgate. When I put the tailgate back on it doesn’t lay all the way flat. I can’t figure out what I did wrong. It a 2017 Ram 3500 Laramie.

[ontogeny]

Thanks for the video. I realize now I should remove my bed extender (which is attached to the tailgate) before dropping my truck off at the dealer.

[mattkoenig]

Had the whole locking mechanism replaced on my 2016 well before this recall for this very issue so now I need to have them install this rubber stopper. Hopefully a year of actuating hasn't broken that piece off again. Thanks to this video I could do it myself but unfortunately I have 2 additional open recalls on the truck as well as my parking brake release handle hinges have now broken so will have to take it in. I'd rather have the dealer do it under warranty anyway. Keep up the great work with the vids!

[rodneywilhelm]

Wish they would come up with a recall for the locking mechanisms breaking in my ram box lids

[waltermathews]

David, I have a 2012 Ram 3500 4x4 cumins. With the service 4 wheel drive system light on. What do I need to check or repair to get the light to go off. The 4 wheel drive works. Thanks Walter

[raymondcruz]

I'm curious, why does not affect the long bed trucks? where can that piece be found? if I wanted to purchase separately. thanks for the update on the trucks, keep up the GOOD work!!👍👍🍻