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VehicleMay 27, 2021447,985 affected

Dodge / Ram recall: Wheels

What is 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.

What could happen

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.

Vehicles covered

Facts

NHTSA recall number
21V398000
Type
Vehicle
Filed by
Chrysler (Fca Us, LLC)
Reported to NHTSA
May 27, 2021
Owners notified
Aug 26, 2021
Vehicles or items affected
447,985
Started by
The manufacturer
Built
–
Part
Wheels › Lugs/nuts/bolts/studs
Maker's own recall number
Y26, Y36

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.

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