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💥 Crash riskNHTSA 21V398📅 May 27, 2021

2013–2021 Ram 3500 & 2013–2021 Ram 4500 + 4 more recall: wheels

⚠️ What's 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.

💥 The risk

Wheel separation can cause a vehicle crash.

🔧 The fix

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 fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
NHTSA campaign
21V398000
Manufacturer recall #
Y26, Y36
Manufacturer
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
Vehicles affected
447,985
Component
WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS
Owner phone
1-800-853-1403
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
Aug 26, 2021
Recall started by
MFR
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Vehicles in this recall

Is your car affected? Recalls apply to specific VINs. Check my VIN

FAQ

Is the 21V398 recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)

Which vehicles are included in recall 21V398?

2013–2021 Ram 3500 & 2013–2021 Ram 4500 + 4 more. 447,985 vehicles may be affected. Check your exact car with its 17-character VIN.

What should I do?

Check your VIN, then call any authorized Dodge dealer to book the free repair or call the manufacturer at 1-800-853-1403.