Recall 21V807000: 2018–2020 HME RAM 5500

Report received

Oct 15, 2021

Manufacturer

HME, Inc.

Potentially affected

5vehicles

Model years

2018–2020

Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

HME, Inc. (HME) is recalling certain 2018-2020 Ram 5500 emergency vehicles. The flanged wheel lug nuts may have been over-tightened during service.

Possible consequence

An over-tightened lug nut may cause the wheel stud to break, resulting in wheel separation and increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

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.

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

• 2018 HME RAM 55000 complaints
• 2019 HME RAM 55001 complaints
• 2020 HME RAM 55000 complaints