Left Tailgate Latch for 1987-2010 Dodge Dakota & More - Dorman 38671

Designed to hold your tailgate shut and let it release when you open it, the Dorman tailgate latch, part number 38671, is a left-side replacement engineered to replicate how the original latch fits and works. It fits many vehicles, among them the 1994-2002 Dodge Ram 1500, the 1994-2002 Dodge Ram 2500 and the 1987-2010 Dodge Dakota. See the "Vehicles it fits" section for the full list and engine details.

• Direct replacement: built to reproduce the original latch's fit and operation on the listed applications.
• Left position: cataloged as the left tailgate latch.
• Replaces a failed latch: made to fit and intended to return the tailgate to normal latching when the original latch has failed.
• Durable construction: made from quality materials for reliable performance and long service life.
• Trustworthy quality: supported by Dorman's team of product experts in the United States and more than a century of automotive experience.

A tailgate that won't stay closed, won't release when you pull the handle, or rattles over rough roads may point to a worn latch, although the handle or linkage can cause the same signs. If the latch is the cause, this left tailgate latch replaces it.

Interchange: 55275485AB