The Recall Desk
Our severity:HighNHTSA·21V398000·Announced 2021-05-27

RAM 3500, 4500, and 5500 vehicles recalled for wheel stud failure

Chrysler is recalling RAM trucks because incorrect manual torque specifications can cause wheel studs to over-tighten, break, and lead to wheel separation and possible crashes.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 3/5 (High).

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: This is a structural vehicle defect involving wheel studs that can fail and lead to wheel separation and crashes. However, no injuries or deaths are reported in the recall notice, so the score reflects the potential for harm rather than confirmed incidents, consistent with the rubric for risk-of-harm products where injury has not yet been reported.

Plain-English summary

Chrysler is recalling certain 2012-2021 RAM 3500, 4500, and 5500 vehicles. The recall affects approximately 447,985 vehicles that may have incorrect torque specifications in the owner's manual and service documents.

The incorrect information can cause flanged lug nuts to be over-tightened during maintenance. Over-tightened nuts can break the wheel studs, which could result in wheel separation.

Wheel separation can cause a vehicle crash. Owners should contact their RAM dealer for a free inspection and replacement of wheel studs if necessary. Dealers will also update the torque specification in service and owner's manuals. FCA US customer service can be reached at 1-800-853-1403, or owners can call the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
RAM, DODGE 5500, 3500, 4500, RAM 5500
Brand
RAM
Manufacturer
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
Category
Vehicle — Wheels and Suspension
Hazard
Affected units
447,985

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (6)

  • 5500
  • 3500
  • 4500
  • RAM 5500
  • RAM 4500
  • RAM 3500

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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