My 2019 Dodge Ram 5500 was idling and in park. I stepped out of the vehicle to open our garage door in an effort to park the truck inside. A total of five minutes passed with this truck idling outside the door, ours opens manually, not automatically. As I was walking to pull the the chain and open the door, this truck began to move, with trailer attached and pushed right through our large garage door, nearly running me over. The truck then crashed into the I beam holding the building up, broke the drivers side mirror, smashed the front drivers side panel, and took out the front headlight. It also broke the plastic fenders. Thankfully I was able to get in through the passenger side door once the truck hit the I beam and stopped and shut it off. Not only is this truck damaged, the 20' garage door is completely damaged and will need to be replaced. I am luckily uninjured. I believe this truck slipped out of gear when in park, creating this extremely dangerous situation. I am still trying to reach the manufacturer to get this resolved.
The worst 2019 Hme RAM 5500 problems
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Recalls 2
Wheels: lugs/nuts/bolts/studs
- What is wrong
- HME, Inc. (HME) is recalling certain 2018-2020 Ram 5500 emergency vehicles. The flanged wheel lug nuts may have been over-tightened during service.
- Risk
- An over-tightened lug nut may cause the wheel stud to break, resulting in wheel separation and increasing the risk of a 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 are expected to be mailed on February 25, 2022. Owners may contact HME's customer service at 1‑616‑534‑1463.
Recall number 21V807000 · Recall details
Engine and engine cooling: engine: oil/lubrication
- What is wrong
- HME, Inc. (HME) is recalling certain 2019 Ram 5500 emergency vehicles. The engine calibration software may not warn about low oil volume.
- Risk
- Low oil can damage the engine, causing an oil leak or a punctured engine block, increasing the risk of a fire.
- Remedy
- On behalf of HME, FCA dealers will update the engine calibration software, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed February 25, 2022. Owners may contact HME's customer service at 1‑616‑534‑1463.
Recall number 21V808000 · Recall details
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Is the 2019 Hme RAM 5500 reliable?
Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 2019 Hme RAM 5500, close to a typical RAM 5500 model year.
What is the most common problem with the 2019 Hme RAM 5500?
Transmission and drivetrain, with 1 complaint.
How many recalls does the 2019 Hme RAM 5500 have?
2 recalls, covering wheels and engine and engine cooling.
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