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Recall

Ram 5500 — 21V398000

NHTSA ID
21V398000
Make
Ram
Model
5500
Years Affected
2020
Recall Date
2021-05-27
Component
WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS
Units Affected
447,985
Completion Rate
Mfr Campaign No.
Y26, Y36

Summary

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.

Consequence

Wheel separation can cause a vehicle 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 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.

Affected Vehicles

Ram 5500
Model Years: 2020

2020 Ram 5500