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NHTSA campaign21V398000

Recall 21V398000: Wheels

Reported May 27, 2021Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)1 catalog make

Component recorded by NHTSA

Wheels › Lugs/nuts/bolts/studs

Campaign summary

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 in the source record

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.

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Catalog coverage

Vehicle pages represented here

26 pages

This list reflects vehicle pages in MyRecallCheck, not necessarily the campaign's full affected population or every affected product. Use the official VIN lookup for applicability.

YearMakeModel
2013RAM3500
2014RAM3500
2015RAM3500
2016RAM3500
2017RAM3500
2018RAM3500
2019RAM3500
2020RAM3500
2021RAM3500
2013RAM4500
2014RAM4500
2015RAM4500
2016RAM4500
2017RAM4500
2018RAM4500
2019RAM4500
2020RAM4500
2013RAM5500
2014RAM5500
2015RAM5500
2016RAM5500
2017RAM5500
2018RAM5500
2019RAM5500
2020RAM5500
2021RAM5500

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