The Recall Desk
SevereNHTSA·21V807000·Announced 2021-10-15

HME Recalls 2018-2020 Ram 5500 Emergency Vehicles Due to Lug Nut Issue

HME is recalling 2018-2020 Ram 5500 emergency vehicles because over-tightened lug nuts may cause wheel studs to break, leading to wheel separation.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (wheel separation) that increases the risk of a crash, which aligns with the 'Severe' criteria for structural defects.

Plain-English summary

HME, Inc. is recalling certain 2018-2020 Ram 5500 emergency vehicles. The recall addresses a defect where flanged wheel lug nuts may have been over-tightened during service.

An over-tightened lug nut may cause the wheel stud to break, resulting in wheel separation and increasing the risk of a crash. The source text does not report any specific injuries or fatalities associated with this defect.

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 on February 25, 2022. Owners may contact HME's customer service at 1-616-534-1463 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
HME RAM 5500
Brand
HME
Manufacturer
HME, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Emergency Vehicle
Hazard
Affected units
5

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 (1)

  • RAM 5500

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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