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NHTSA Campaign 21V398000

WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS

Issued by Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) · Reported May 27, 2021 · 447,985 vehicles affected

What's wrong

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.

Vehicles affected by this recall

Make Model Year Units
DODGE RAM 3500 2012 447,985
DODGE RAM 4500 2012 447,985
DODGE RAM 5500 2012 447,985
RAM 3500 2013 447,985
RAM 3500 2014 447,985
RAM 3500 2015 447,985
RAM 3500 2016 447,985
RAM 3500 2017 447,985
RAM 3500 2018 447,985
RAM 3500 2019 447,985
RAM 3500 2020 447,985
RAM 3500 2021 447,985
RAM 4500 2013 447,985
RAM 4500 2014 447,985
RAM 4500 2015 447,985
RAM 4500 2016 447,985
RAM 4500 2017 447,985
RAM 4500 2018 447,985
RAM 4500 2019 447,985
RAM 4500 2020 447,985
RAM 4500 2021 447,985
RAM 5500 2013 447,985
RAM 5500 2014 447,985
RAM 5500 2015 447,985
RAM 5500 2016 447,985
RAM 5500 2017 447,985
RAM 5500 2018 447,985
RAM 5500 2019 447,985
RAM 5500 2020 447,985
RAM 5500 2021 447,985

Source: NHTSA Campaign 21V398000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.