NHTSA Recall 21V398000
NHTSA Campaign Id 21V398000; Date: May. 27, 2021
wheel separation can cause a vehicle crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2012 RAM 3500; 2013 RAM 3500; 2014 RAM 3500; 2015 RAM 3500; 2016 RAM 3500; 2017 RAM 3500; 2018 RAM 3500; 2019 RAM 3500; 2020 RAM 3500; 2021 RAM 3500; 2012 RAM 4500; 2013 RAM 4500; 2014 RAM 4500; 2015 RAM 4500; 2016 RAM 4500; 2017 RAM 4500; 2018 RAM 4500; 2019 RAM 4500; 2020 RAM 4500; 2021 RAM 4500; 2012 RAM 5500; 2013 RAM 5500; 2014 RAM 5500; 2015 RAM 5500; 2016 RAM 5500; 2017 RAM 5500; 2018 RAM 5500; 2019 RAM 5500; 2020 RAM 5500; 2021 RAM 5500
Component: Wheels:lugs/nuts/bolts
Manufactured by: Chrysler (fca Us, Llc)
Affected Units:: 447,985
Recall 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.
How to Fix:
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 july 16, 2021. owners may contact fca us customer service at 1-800-853-1403. fca us's numbers for this recall are y26 and y36.
Recall Notes:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
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