NHTSA recall 21V398000
Wheels · Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
Details
What's wrong: 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.
Why it matters: 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…
Affected vehicles on MotorDeets
All model years NHTSA lists
2012 Dodge Ram 3500, 2012 Dodge Ram 4500, 2012 Dodge Ram 5500, 2013 Ram 3500, 2014 Ram 3500, 2015 Ram 3500, 2016 Ram 3500, 2017 Ram 3500, 2018 Ram 3500, 2019 Ram 3500, 2020 Ram 3500, 2021 Ram 3500, 2013 Ram 4500, 2014 Ram 4500, 2015 Ram 4500, 2016 Ram 4500, 2017 Ram 4500, 2018 Ram 4500, 2019 Ram 4500, 2020 Ram 4500, 2021 Ram 4500, 2013 Ram 5500, 2014 Ram 5500, 2015 Ram 5500, 2016 Ram 5500, 2017 Ram 5500, 2018 Ram 5500, 2019 Ram 5500, 2020 Ram 5500, 2021 Ram 5500.
Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours on NHTSA's official recall page for 21V398000.
Source: NHTSA recall records. Summary shortened; the official notice has the full text.