Wheel separation can cause a vehicle crash.

Wheels — Lugs/Nuts/Bolts/Studs

Summary

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.

Actions

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.

Documents (31)

• Recall Quarterly Report #1, 2021-2
• Remedy Instructions and TSB
• Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) NSRAC re REVISED Safety Recall Advanced Communication Y26
• Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) - Media Release re FCA US LLC (FCA US) has announced a safety recall on certain 2012 through 2021 Model Year (D2) Ram 3500 Pickup, (DD) Ram 3500 Cab Chassis, (DP) Ram 4500/5500 Cab Chassis trucks
• Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) - Media Release re FCA US LLC (FCA US) has announced a safety recall on certain 2012 through 2021 Model Year (D2) Ram 3500 Pickup, (DD) Ram 3500 Cab Chassis, (DP) Ram 4500/5500 Cab Chassis trucks
• Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) - Media release re FCA US LLC (FCA US) has announced a safety recall on certain 2012 through 2021 Model Year (D2) Ram 3500 Pickup, (DD) Ram 3500 Cab Chassis, (DP) Ram 4500/5500 Cab Chassis trucks
• Recall Acknowledgement
• Defect Notice 573 Report
• Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc)
• Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) - Dealer Letter for Mailed Material re FCA US LLC (FCA US) has announced a safety recall on certain 2012 through 2021 Model Year (D2/DD/DP) RAM 3500-5500 vehicles. Reference campaign #Y36.
• Remedy Instructions and TSB
• Recall Quarterly Report #2, 2021-3
• Recall Quarterly Report #3, 2021-4
• Interim Owner Notification Letter(Part 577)
• ISSUED Owner Notification Letter(Part 577)
• ISSUED Owner Notification Letter(Part 577)
• Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) - Dealer Notice re Safety Recall Y26 Dealer Service Instructions for MY 2019- 2021 tentative release Nov. 23, 2021, Measurement gauge being shipped to dealers the week on Nov. 1st.
• Remedy Instructions and TSB
• Remedy Instructions and TSB
• ISSUED Owner Notification Letter(Part 577)
• Remedy Instructions and TSB
• Remedy Instructions and TSB
• Remedy Instructions and TSB
• ISSUED Owner Notification Letter(Part 577)
• Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) - NSRAC re REVISED Safety Recall ...
• Recall 573 Report
• Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) - ADDITIONAL UPDATE - SAFETY RECALL Y26 - WHEEL STUDS
• Remedy Instructions and TSB
• Remedy Instructions and TSB
• Remedy Instructions and TSB
• Remedy Instructions and TSB

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