The Recall Desk
Our severity:HighNHTSA·22V035000·Announced 2022-01-27

RAM 2500-5500 Recall for Windshield Wiper Arm Loosening

Chrysler is recalling 2019-2020 RAM 2500-5500 vehicles because wiper arms may loosen, reducing visibility in certain weather conditions.

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: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product (reduced visibility increasing crash risk) where no specific injuries or fatalities have been reported in the source text, fitting the 'High' severity criteria.

Plain-English summary

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Ram 2500 and Ram 3500 vehicles, as well as Ram 3500, 4500, and 5500 Cab Chassis models with a gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) of less than 10,000 lbs. This recall is an expansion of recall number 20V-208.

The windshield wiper arms on these vehicles may loosen, which could cause the wipers to function improperly. This malfunction may reduce the driver's visibility in certain weather conditions, increasing the risk of a crash.

Dealers will tighten the wiper nuts free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on February 15, 2022. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
RAM 2500, 4500, 3500, 5500
Brand
RAM
Manufacturer
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
Category
Vehicle — Pickup Trucks
Hazard
Affected units
171,789

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 (4)

  • 2500
  • 4500
  • 3500
  • 5500

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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