Recall
Hme Ram 5500 — 21V807000
NHTSA ID
21V807000
Make
Hme
Model
Ram 5500
Years Affected
2018
Recall Date
2021-10-15
Component
WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS
Units Affected
5
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
21V-398
Summary
HME, Inc. (HME) is recalling certain 2018-2020 Ram 5500 emergency vehicles. The flanged wheel lug nuts may have been over-tightened during service.
Consequence
An over-tightened lug nut may cause the wheel stud to break, resulting in wheel separation and increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
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 are expected to be mailed on February 25, 2022. Owners may contact HME's customer service at 1-616-534-1463.