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NHTSANHTSA · Vehicles·Recall number 21V398000

2020 Ram 5500 | 2020 Ram 3500 | 2019 Ram 3500 | 2016 Ram 5500 | 2016 Ram 3500 | 2017 Ram 3500 | 2016 Ram 4500 | 2018 Ram 4500 | 2019 Ram 4500 | 2021 Ram 4500 | 2018 Ram 3500 | 2015 Ram 5500 | 2017 Ram 5500 | 2019 Ram 5500 | 2018 Ram 5500 | 2015 Ram 4500 | 2015 Ram 3500 | 2012 Dodge Ram 5500 | 2014 Ram 4500 | 2012 Dodge Ram 4500 — Wheels: lugs/nuts/bolts/studs

Published May 27, 2021 · Recall initiated: May 27, 2021

Summary

NHTSA records recall 21V398000, published May 27, 2021. Recalling firm: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC); 2020 Ram 5500 | 2020 Ram 3500 | 2019 Ram 3500 | 2016 Ram 5500 | 2016 Ram 3500 | 2017 Ram 3500 | 2016 Ram 4500 | 2018 Ram 4500 | 2019 Ram 4500 | 2021 Ram 4500 | 2018 Ram 3500 | 2015 Ram 5500 | 2017 Ram 5500 | 2019 Ram 5500 | 2018 Ram 5500 | 2015 Ram 4500 | 2015 Ram 3500 | 2012 Dodge Ram 5500 | 2014 Ram 4500 | 2012 Dodge Ram 4500 — Wheels: lugs/nuts/bolts/studs.

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What's the hazard

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2012-2021 RAM 3500, 3500 Cab Chassis, 4500 Cab Chassis, and 5500 Cab Chassis vehicles. Incorrect information in the Service and Owner's Manuals may cause the flanged lug nuts to be over-tightened, which could result in a broken wheel stud and possible wheel separation.

What to do

Dealers will update the torque specification in the owner's manual and other published service documents. Dealers will also inspect the vehicle's wheel studs, replacing them if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on November 30, 2021. Campaign Y36 owner notification letters were mailed on November 30, 2021. Campaign Y26 owner notification letters were mailed on December 1, 2021. Owners may contact FCA US customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US's numbers for this recall are Y26 and Y36.

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Recall details

Brand
RAM
Model
5500
Manufacturer
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
Lot
2020 RAM 5500 | 2020 RAM 3500 | 2019 RAM 3500 | 2016 RAM 5500 | 2016 RAM 3500 | 2017 RAM 3500 | 2016 RAM 4500 | 2018 RAM 4500 | 2019 RAM 4500 | 2021 RAM 4500 | 2018 RAM 3500 | 2015 RAM 5500 | 2017 RAM 5500 | 2019 RAM 5500 | 2018 RAM 5500 | 2015 RAM 4500 | 2015 RAM 3500 | 2012 DODGE RAM 5500 | 2014 RAM 4500 | 2012 DODGE RAM 4500
Risk classification
V
Country
US

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Questions about this recall

Was 2020 Ram 5500 | 2020 Ram 3500 | 2019 Ram 3500 | 2016 Ram 5500 | 2016 Ram 3500 | 2017 Ram 3500 | 2016 Ram 4500 | 2018 Ram 4500 | 2019 Ram 4500 | 2021 Ram 4500 | 2018 Ram 3500 | 2015 Ram 5500 | 2017 Ram 5500 | 2019 Ram 5500 | 2018 Ram 5500 | 2015 Ram 4500 | 2015 Ram 3500 | 2012 Dodge Ram 5500 | 2014 Ram 4500 | 2012 Dodge Ram 4500 — Wheels: lugs/nuts/bolts/studs recalled?

Yes. NHTSA published recall 21V398000 on May 27, 2021. Reported hazard: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2012-2021 RAM 3500, 3500 Cab Chassis, 4500 Cab Chassis, and 5500 Cab Chassis vehicles. Incorrect information in the Service and Owner's Manuals may cause the flanged lug nuts to be over-tightened, which could result in a broken wheel stud and possible wheel separation.

What should I do if I have this product?

Dealers will update the torque specification in the owner's manual and other published service documents. Dealers will also inspect the vehicle's wheel studs, replacing them if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on November 30, 2021. Campaign Y36 owner notification letters were mailed on November 30, 2021. Campaign Y26 owner notification letters were mailed on December 1, 2021. Owners may contact FCA US customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US's numbers for this recall are Y26 and Y36.

How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?

Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: RAM. Model: 5500.

View official NHTSA notice(opens on nhtsa.gov)