2012-2021 Dodge RAM 3500, Dodge RAM 4500 and others recall: lugs/nuts/bolts/studs
Chrysler (FCA Us, LLC) reported this safety recall on May 27, 2021. It covers about 447,985 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 447,985
- reported
- May 27, 2021
- owners notified
- Aug 26, 2021
- related complaints
- 167
Wheels: lugs/nuts/bolts/studs
- What is 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.
- Risk
- 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.
Recall number 21V398000
Affected vehicles
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 167 complaints about wheels problems.
2012 Dodge RAM 35002012 Dodge RAM 45002012 Dodge RAM 55002018 Ram 35002019 Ram 35002020 Ram 35002021 Ram 35002018 Ram 45002019 Ram 45002020 Ram 45002021 Ram 45002018 Ram 5500
Questions about recall 21V398000
Is there a recall on the 2012-2021 Dodge RAM 3500, Dodge RAM 4500 and others lugs/nuts/bolts/studs?
Yes. Recall 21V398000, reported on May 27, 2021, covers about 447,985 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 21V398000?
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.
Is the recall repair free?
Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.
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