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2019 RAM 5500 Recalls

10 campaigns in our verified NHTSA snapshot, with source consequences, remedies, and VIN-specific next steps.

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10

NHTSA campaigns

8

Affected systems

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Urgent advisories

Oct 11, 2022

Latest campaign date

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What the record says

This model year's count is above the RAM 5500 average of 7.5 campaigns per listed year. That is context only—not proof that this year is safer or less safe.

The most frequent affected category is Engine And Engine Cooling › Engine › Oil/lubrication, appearing in 2 campaigns.

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Source campaign records

All 2019 RAM 5500 recall campaigns

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NHTSA campaign 22V759000

Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Foundation Components › Hoses, Lines / Piping, And Fittings

Manufacturer: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)

Reported Oct 11, 2022

What is recalled

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Ram 4500 and 5500 Cab Chassis vehicles. The rear brake hose inside diameter may be too small, which could cause the hose to rupture. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 106, "Brake Hoses."

Safety consequence

A brake hose rupture can cause a loss of braking ability, increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Dealers will replace the rear brake hoses, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 27, 2023. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is ZA5.

Campaign history does not confirm applicability or repair status for one VIN.

Campaign details

NHTSA campaign 22V035000

Visibility › Windshield Wiper / Washer › Linkages

Manufacturer: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)

Reported Jan 27, 2022

What is recalled

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Ram 2500 and Ram 3500 vehicles, Ram 3500 Cab Chassis, 4500 Cab Chassis, 5500 Cab Chassis and 3500 Cab Chassis with a gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) of less than 10,000 lbs. The windshield wiper arms may loosen, possibly causing the wipers to function improperly and reduce the driver's visibility in certain weather conditions.

Safety consequence

Reduced visibility increases the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Dealers will tighten the wiper nuts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 15, 2022. This recall is an expansion of recall number 20V-208. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is Z08.

Campaign history does not confirm applicability or repair status for one VIN.

Campaign details

NHTSA campaign 21V880000

Fuel System, Diesel › Delivery › Fuel Pump

Manufacturer: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)

Reported Nov 12, 2021

What is recalled

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Ram 2500, 3500 pickup trucks, and Ram 3500, 4500, and 5500 cab chassis vehicles equipped with Cummins 6.7L Turbo Diesel engines. The High Pressure Fuel Pump (HPFP) may fail, resulting in a sudden engine stall without warning.

Safety consequence

An engine stall increases the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Dealers will replace the HPFP, update the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) software, and inspect and replace additional fuel system components as necessary, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters to inform owners of the safety recall were mailed on January 4, 2022. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 17, 2022. Phase 2 owner notification letters are expected to be mailed on March 2, 2023. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is Y78.

Campaign history does not confirm applicability or repair status for one VIN.

Campaign details

NHTSA campaign 21V439000

Engine And Engine Cooling › Engine › Oil/lubrication

Manufacturer: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)

Reported Jun 10, 2021

What is recalled

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Ram 3500, 4500, and 5500 cab chassis vehicles equipped with a Cummins 6.7L High Output engine. The engine calibration software may not warn about low oil volume.

Safety consequence

Low oil can damage the engine, causing an oil leak or a punctured engine block, increasing the risk of a fire.

Manufacturer remedy

Dealers will update the engine calibration software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 25, 2021. Owners may contact FCA US LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US LLC's number for this recall is Y21.

Campaign history does not confirm applicability or repair status for one VIN.

Campaign details

NHTSA campaign 21V398000

Wheels › Lugs/nuts/bolts/studs

Manufacturer: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)

Reported May 27, 2021

What is recalled

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.

Safety consequence

Wheel separation can cause a vehicle crash.

Manufacturer 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.

Campaign history does not confirm applicability or repair status for one VIN.

Campaign details

NHTSA campaign 21V023000

Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Foundation Components › Hoses, Lines / Piping, And Fittings

Manufacturer: Excellance, Inc

Reported Jan 26, 2021

What is recalled

Excellance, Inc (Excellance) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Excellance-modified RAM 4500/5500 vehicles to be equipped with CLASS Suspension Systems. In the affected suspension systems, the rear brake caliper flexible line may have been routed so that it contacts a suspension component, possibly causing excessive wear and a loss of rear brakes.

Safety consequence

A worn rear brake caliper flexible line may cause brake fluid leakage which may result in a partial or complete loss of the rear brakes, increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Excellance will notify owners, and dealers will install a kit to remedy any damage and to prevent any future damage, free of charge. The manufacturer has not yet provided a schedule for recall notification. Owners may contact Excellance customer service at 1-800-882-9799.

Campaign history does not confirm applicability or repair status for one VIN.

Campaign details

NHTSA campaign 21V008000

Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Power Assist › Vacuum › Hoses, Lines / Piping, And Fittings

Manufacturer: Braun Northwest

Reported Jan 13, 2021

What is recalled

Braun Northwest (Braun Northwest) is recalling certain 2019-2020 RAM 4500/5500 vehicles equipped with Liquid Spring rear suspension systems. In the affected suspension systems, the rear brake caliper flexible line may have been routed so that it contacts a suspension component, possibly causing excessive wear and a loss of rear brakes.

Safety consequence

A worn rear brake line may leak fluid, resulting in a partial or complete loss of the rear brakes, increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Braun Northwest will notify owners, and dealers will install a repair kit to each rear caliper and modify the rear brake caliper flexible line mounting. Any worn rear brake caliper flexible lines will be replaced as needed, free of charge. The recall began June 8, 2020. Owners may contact Braun Northwest customer service at 1-360-748-0195.

Campaign history does not confirm applicability or repair status for one VIN.

Campaign details

NHTSA campaign 20V511000

Engine And Engine Cooling › Engine › Oil/lubrication

Manufacturer: Chrysler (FCA US LLC)

Reported Aug 27, 2020

What is recalled

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Ram 3500, 4500 and 5500 cab chassis built with a Cummins 6.7L High Output engine. Inadequate warmup protection can cause a lack of oil film on the engine connecting rod bearings while the engine is reaching operating temperature. This can result in engine damage and connecting rod failure, which could potentially puncture the engine block.

Safety consequence

A damaged engine block may leak oil, which can contact hot engine or exhaust components, increasing the risk of a fire.

Manufacturer remedy

Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will flash the engine calibration software to enhance the engine warm up protection, free of charge. The recall began September 10, 2020. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is W57.

Campaign history does not confirm applicability or repair status for one VIN.

Campaign details

NHTSA campaign 20E031000

Suspension › Rear

Manufacturer: LiquidSpring LLC

Reported May 13, 2020

What is recalled

LiquidSpring LLC (LiquidSpring) is recalling certain Compressible Liquid Adaptive Suspension Systems (C.L.A.S.S.), part numbers DS135RS3A, DS135RS3AF, DS135RS3-DM, sold for use with 2019-2020 RAM 4500 and 5500 vehicles. In the affected suspension systems, the rear brake caliper flexible line may have been routed so that it contacts a suspension component, possibly causing excessive wear and a loss of rear brakes. As such, these parts fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 105, "Hydraulic and Electric Brake Systems."

Safety consequence

A worn rear brake caliper flexible line may cause brake fluid leakage which may result in a partial or complete loss of the rear brakes, increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

LiquidSpring has notified the purchasers, and the affected vehicle manufacturers will file recalls to have their dealers inspect the rear brake caliper flexible lines for wear and install a kit to modify the rear brake caliper flexible line mounting, and if necessary, a kit to replace worn brake lines, free of charge. The recall May 13, 2020. Owners may contact LiquidSpring customer service at 1-765-474-7816, extension 1.

Campaign history does not confirm applicability or repair status for one VIN.

Campaign details

NHTSA campaign 19V498000

Fuel System, Diesel

Manufacturer: Chrysler (FCA US LLC)

Reported Jun 27, 2019

What is recalled

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2019 Ram 2500 and 3500 trucks, and 3500, 4500, and 5500 Cab Chassis vehicles equipped with diesel engines. The fuel lines may leak fuel into the engine compartment.

Safety consequence

A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.

Manufacturer remedy

Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the fuel lines, replacing them if necessary, free of charge. The recall began July 18, 2019. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is V76.

Campaign history does not confirm applicability or repair status for one VIN.

Campaign details

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2019 RAM 5500 recall questions

How many recalls does the 2019 RAM 5500 have?

This verified dataset contains 10 NHTSA campaigns associated with the 2019 RAM 5500. A campaign can apply to some, not all, vehicles of the same model year.

Does this confirm an open recall for my 2019 RAM 5500?

No. This page is a model-year campaign history. Use NHTSA's official lookup or an authorized dealer to confirm whether a campaign applies to your exact VIN and whether the repair remains open.

Are vehicle recall repairs free?

When a safety recall campaign applies to your VIN, the manufacturer remedy is generally provided at no charge through an authorized dealer. Confirm eligibility and scheduling with the manufacturer or dealer.

Source: NHTSA. Dataset includes campaigns through Jul 30, 2026. Last processed Aug 8, 2026. Methodology