NHTSA : 21V807000
Campaign Details
Component: WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS
Defect Description
HME, Inc. (HME) is recalling certain 2018-2020 Ram 5500 emergency vehicles. The flanged wheel lug nuts may have been over-tightened during service.
Consequence / Hazard
An over-tightened lug nut may cause the wheel stud to break, resulting in wheel separation and increasing the risk of a crash.
Proposed Solution
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 are expected to be mailed on February 25, 2022. Owners may contact HME's customer service at 1-616-534-1463.
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🚗 Affected Vehicles3
All the models below were recalled for this exact same problem.