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Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) — WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS

NHTSA · 21V398000 · published 2021-05-27

NHTSA campaign 21V398000

Hazard

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.

Consequence

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.

The text above is quoted verbatim from the NHTSA record. Confirm the affected units and the remedy with the manufacturer or NHTSA. Recall data may be incomplete, delayed, or superseded.

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Affected products

2013 RAM 5500
2013 RAM 3500
2013 RAM 4500
2014 RAM 5500
2014 RAM 3500
2014 RAM 4500
2015 RAM 5500
2015 RAM 3500
2015 RAM 4500
2016 RAM 3500
2016 RAM 4500
2016 RAM 5500
2017 RAM 3500
2017 RAM 4500
2017 RAM 5500
2018 RAM 3500
2018 RAM 4500
2018 RAM 5500
2019 RAM 5500
2019 RAM 3500
2019 RAM 4500
2020 RAM 5500
2020 RAM 4500
2020 RAM 3500
2021 RAM 5500
2021 RAM 3500