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  Safety Recalls of RAM 5500 Vehicles

There have been 28 safety recalls for the RAM 5500. The most recent recalls are shown below. Table 1 and Table 2 show the historical recalls and the recall statistics by the model year of the RAM 5500.

NHTSA Recall #: 23V799000; Nov. 28, 2023

turn signals and/or high beams that do not function as intended may cause confusion or reduced visibility to other road users, increasing the risk of a crash.

Recalled Vehicles: 2023 RAM 1500, 2023 RAM 2500, 2024 RAM 2500, 2023 RAM 3500, 2024 RAM 3500, 2023 RAM 4500, 2024 RAM 4500, 2023 RAM 5500, 2024 RAM 5500
Component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Recall Summary: chrysler (fca us, llc) is recalling certain 2023 ram 1500 classic, ram 3500 classic, 3500 cab chassis, 2023-2024 ram 2500, 4500/5500 cab chassis, and ram 3500 vehicles. the steering column control module may cause the high beams to activate when the turn signal is used or activate the turn signal ... Details of this recall 🔎

NHTSA Recall #: 22V035000; Jan. 27, 2022

reduced visibility increases the risk of a crash.

Recalled Vehicles: 2019 RAM 2500, 2020 RAM 2500, 2019 RAM 3500, 2020 RAM 3500, 2019 RAM 4500, 2020 RAM 4500, 2019 RAM 5500, 2020 RAM 5500
Component: VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:LINKAGES
Recall Summary: chrysler (fca us, llc) is recalling certain 2019-2020 ram 2500 and ram 3500 vehicles, ram 3500 cab chassis, 4500 cab chassis, 5500 cab chassis and 3500 cab chassis with a gross vehicle weight rating (gvwr) of less than 10,000 lbs.... Details of this recall 🔎

NHTSA Recall #: 21V880000; Nov. 12, 2021

an engine stall increases the risk of a crash.

Recalled Vehicles: 2019 RAM 2500, 2020 RAM 2500, 2019 RAM 3500, 2020 RAM 3500, 2019 RAM 4500, 2020 RAM 4500, 2019 RAM 5500, 2020 RAM 5500
Component: FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
Recall Summary: chrysler (fca us, llc) is recalling certain 2019-2020 ram 2500, 3500 pickup trucks, and ram 3500, 4500, and 5500 cab chassis vehicles equipped with cummins 6.7l turbo diesel engines. the high pressure fuel pump (hpfp) may fail, resulting in a sudden engine stall without warning.... Details of this recall 🔎

NHTSA Recall #: 21V439000; Jun. 10, 2021

low oil can damage the engine, causing an oil leak or a punctured engine block, increasing the risk of a fire.

Recalled Vehicles: 2019 RAM 3500, 2020 RAM 3500, 2019 RAM 4500, 2020 RAM 4500, 2019 RAM 5500, 2020 RAM 5500
Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OIL/LUBRICATION
Recall Summary: chrysler (fca us, llc) is recalling certain 2019-2020 ram 3500, 4500, and 5500 cab chassis vehicles equipped with a cummins 6.7l high output engine. the engine calibration software may not warn about low oil volume. ... Details of this recall 🔎

NHTSA Recall #: 21V398000; 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
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 ... Details of this recall 🔎

NHTSA Recall #: 21V023000; Jan. 26, 2021

a worn rear brake caliper flexible line may cause brake fluid leakage which may result in a partial or complete loss of the rear brakes, increasing the risk of a crash.

Recalled Vehicles: 2019 RAM 4500, 2020 RAM 4500, 2019 RAM 5500, 2020 RAM 5500
Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Recall Summary: excellance, inc (excellance) is recalling certain 2019-2020 excellance-modified ram 4500/5500 vehicles to be equipped with class suspension systems. in the affected suspension systems, the rear brake caliper flexible line may have been routed so that it contacts a suspension component, possibly ... Details of this recall 🔎

NHTSA Recall #: 19V018000; Jan. 15, 2019

in the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger's frontal air bag, the inflator could explode with metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants potentially resulting in serious injury or death.

Recalled Vehicles: 2010 Chrysler 300, 2011 Chrysler 300, 2012 Chrysler 300, 2013 Chrysler 300, 2014 Chrysler 300, 2015 Chrysler 300, 2010 Dodge Challenger, 2011 Dodge Challenger, 2012 Dodge Challenger, 2013 Dodge Challenger, 2014 Dodge Challenger, 2010 Dodge Charger, 2011 Dodge Charger, 2012 Dodge Charger, 2013 Dodge Charger, 2014 Dodge Charger, 2015 Dodge Charger, 2010 Dodge Dakota, 2011 Dodge Dakota, 2010 Dodge Ram 3500, 2010 Jeep Wrangler, 2011 Jeep Wrangler, 2012 Jeep Wrangler, 2013 Jeep Wrangler, 2014 Jeep Wrangler, 2015 Jeep Wrangler, 2016 Jeep Wrangler, 2010 RAM 4500, 2010 RAM 5500
Component: AIR BAGS:PASSENGER SIDE FRONTAL
Recall Summary: chrysler (fca us llc) is recalling certain 2010 dodge ram 3500, ram 4500/5500, 2010-2011 dodge dakota, 2010-2014 dodge challenger, 2010-2015 dodge challenger, chrysler 300, and 2010-2016 jeep wrangler vehicles.... Details of this recall 🔎

NHTSA Recall #: 18V332000; May. 17, 2018

if the vehicle maintains its speed or accelerates despite attempts to deactivate the cruise control, there would be an increased risk of a crash.

Recalled Vehicles: 2015 Chrysler 200, 2016 Chrysler 200, 2017 Chrysler 200, 2014 Chrysler 300, 2015 Chrysler 300, 2016 Chrysler 300, 2017 Chrysler 300, 2018 Chrysler 300, 2017 Chrysler Pacifica, 2018 Chrysler Pacifica, 2015 Dodge Challenger, 2016 Dodge Challenger, 2017 Dodge Challenger, 2018 Dodge Challenger, 2014 Dodge Charger, 2015 Dodge Charger, 2016 Dodge Charger, 2017 Dodge Charger, 2018 Dodge Charger, 2014 Dodge Durango, 2015 Dodge Durango, 2016 Dodge Durango, 2017 Dodge Durango, 2018 Dodge Durango, 2014 Dodge Journey, 2015 Dodge Journey, 2016 Dodge Journey, 2017 Dodge Journey, 2018 Dodge Journey, 2014 Jeep Cherokee, 2015 Jeep Cherokee, 2016 Jeep Cherokee, 2017 Jeep Cherokee, 2018 Jeep Cherokee, 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee, 2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee, 2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee, 2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee, 2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee, 2018 Jeep Wrangler, 2014 RAM 1500, 2015 RAM 1500, 2016 RAM 1500, 2017 RAM 1500, 2018 RAM 1500, 2019 RAM 1500, 2014 RAM 2500, 2015 RAM 2500, 2016 RAM 2500, 2017 RAM 2500, 2018 RAM 2500, 2014 RAM 3500, 2015 RAM 3500, 2016 RAM 3500, 2017 RAM 3500, 2018 RAM 3500, 2014 RAM 4500, 2015 RAM 4500, 2016 RAM 4500, 2017 RAM 4500, 2018 RAM 4500, 2014 RAM 5500, 2015 RAM 5500, 2016 RAM 5500, 2017 RAM 5500, 2018 RAM 5500
Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
Recall Summary: chrysler (fca us llc) is recalling certain 2014-2018 dodge journey, charger and durango, ram 2500, 3500, 3500 cab chassis (more than 10,000lb), 4500 cab chassis and 5500 cab chassis, jeep cherokee and grand cherokee and chrysler 300, 2014-2019 ram 1500, 2015-2018 dodge challenger, 2015-2017 ... Details of this recall 🔎

NHTSA Recall #: 18V100000; Feb. 8, 2018

Being able to shift the transmission without pushing the brake pedal and/or without a key in the ignition can increase the risk of an unintended vehicle rollaway that may result in personal injury or a crash.

Recalled Vehicles: 2017 RAM 1500, 2018 RAM 1500, 2017 RAM 2500, 2018 RAM 2500, 2017 RAM 3500, 2018 RAM 3500, 2017 RAM 4500, 2018 RAM 4500, 2017 RAM 5500, 2018 RAM 5500
Component: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Recall Summary: Chrysler (fca us LLC) is recalling certain 2017-2018 ram 1500, 2500, 3500, 3500 cab chassis, 4500 cab chassis, and 5500 cab chassis vehicles, all equipped with a column shifter. Pushing the brake pedal for prolonged periods when the vehicle is running and in park may cause the brake transmission ... Details of this recall 🔎

NHTSA Recall #: 18V021000; Jan. 9, 2018

An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

Recalled Vehicles: 2009 Chrysler 300, 2010 Chrysler 300, 2011 Chrysler 300, 2012 Chrysler 300, 2013 Chrysler 300, 2009 Chrysler Aspen, 2009 Dodge Challenger, 2010 Dodge Challenger, 2011 Dodge Challenger, 2012 Dodge Challenger, 2013 Dodge Challenger, 2009 Dodge Charger, 2010 Dodge Charger, 2011 Dodge Charger, 2012 Dodge Charger, 2013 Dodge Charger, 2009 Dodge Dakota, 2010 Dodge Dakota, 2011 Dodge Dakota, 2009 Dodge Durango, 2009 Jeep Wrangler, 2010 Jeep Wrangler, 2011 Jeep Wrangler, 2012 Jeep Wrangler, 2013 Jeep Wrangler, 2009 RAM 2500, 2009 RAM 3500, 2010 RAM 3500, 2009 RAM 4500, 2010 RAM 4500, 2009 RAM 5500, 2010 RAM 5500
Component: AIR BAGS:PASSENGER SIDE FRONTAL
Recall Summary: Chrysler (fca us LLC) is recalling certain 2009-2013 Jeep wrangler, Chrysler 300, Dodge challenger and Dodge charger vehicles, and 2009-2011 Dodge dakota vehicles sold, or ever registered, in the states of alabama, California, florida, georgia, hawaii, louisiana, mississippi, south carolina, texas, ... Details of this recall 🔎

Table 1. Historical Recalls of RAM 5500 Vehicles

Date Component Vehicle Affected
Nov. 28, 2023   Exterior Lighting 142,150
Jan. 27, 2022   Visibility:windshield Wiper/washer:linkages 171,789
Nov. 12, 2021   Fuel System, Diesel:delivery:fuel Pump 222,410
Jun. 10, 2021   Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:oil/lubrication 32,002
May. 27, 2021   Wheels:lugs/nuts/bolts 447,985
Jan. 26, 2021   Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings 397
Jan. 15, 2019   Air Bags:passenger Side Frontal 1,413,222
May. 17, 2018   Electrical System:wiring 4,846,885
Feb. 8, 2018   Power Train:automatic Transmission 180,462
Jan. 9, 2018   Air Bags:passenger Side Frontal 328,177
Dec. 21, 2017   Equipment 61,915
Dec. 20, 2017   Power Train:automatic Transmission:lever And Linkage:column Shift 1,482,874
Sep. 12, 2017   Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:diesel 443,874
Oct. 13, 2016   Electrical System:alternator/generator/regulator 74,811
Jul. 1, 2016   Power Train:transfer Case (4-wheel Drive) 889
May. 24, 2016   Air Bags:passenger Side Frontal 4,575,203
Sep. 23, 2015   Engine And Engine Cooling:engine 41
Jul. 27, 2015   Suspension:front:control Arm:upper Arm 199
Jul. 23, 2015   Equipment:electrical:radio/tape Deck/cd Etc. 1,416,903
Jul. 22, 2015   Air Bags:frontal 1,059,444
May. 27, 2015   Air Bags:frontal:driver Side Inflator Module 4,054,473
May. 18, 2015   Tire 1,771
Oct. 8, 2014   Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:diesel 315,325
Mar. 4, 2014   Equipment:other:labels 195
Nov. 6, 2013   Steering:linkages:tie Rod Assembly 36,151
Aug. 6, 2013   Power Train:automatic Transmission 85
Jul. 2, 2013   Structure 747
Jun. 4, 2013   Power Train:axle Assembly 5,622


Table 2. Recall Statistics of RAM 5500 Model Years

Model# Recalls
2024 RAM 5500 1
2023 RAM 5500 1
2021 RAM 5500 1
2020 RAM 5500 5
2019 RAM 5500 5
2018 RAM 5500 4
2017 RAM 5500 6
2016 RAM 5500 7
2015 RAM 5500 8
2014 RAM 5500 10
2013 RAM 5500 9
2012 RAM 5500 9
2011 RAM 5500 4
2010 RAM 5500 7
2009 RAM 5500 2
2008 RAM 5500 1