2012 Ram 5500

9 Recalls & Safety Reports

Recall List for the 2012 Ram 5500

Official recalls have been issued for the 2012 Ram 5500 by the NHTSA. The complete details of all recalls are listed below, along with what they cover and the recommended solutions.

Recalls don't cost you anything to get fixed, but most are time-limited, so if your car is affected you should call your local Ram service department immediately!

If you have questions about a recall, write down your VIN & then call Ram customer service.

  1. RECALL: Wheel Studs May Break

    Wheel separation can cause a vehicle crash. Read more »

    Date Announced
    MAY 27, 2021
    Vehicles Affected
    447,985

  2. RECALL: Fire Extinguisher May Be Clogged Or Inoperable

    If the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury in the event of a fire. Read more »

    Date Announced
    DEC 21, 2017
    Vehicles Affected
    61,791

  4. RECALL: Vehicle May Rollaway

    Being able to shift the transmission without pushing the brake pedal and/or without a key in the ignition can increase the risk of an unintended vehicle rollaway that may result in personal injury or a ... Read more »

    Date Announced
    DEC 20, 2017
    Vehicles Affected
    1,482,874

  5. RECALL: Alternator May Fail Resulting In Engine Stall/Fire

    If the alternator fails, the vehicle may stall without warning, increasing the risk of a crash. There is also the possibility that the alternator may short circuit, increasing the risk of a ... Read more »

    Date Announced
    OCT 13, 2016
    Vehicles Affected
    74,811

  6. RECALL: Inadvertent Driver Air Bag Deployment

    This abrasion may result in an electrical short that could cause driver's frontal air bag to unexpectedly deploy. Inadvertent deployment of the air bag may increase the risk of injury and the possibility of a vehicle ... Read more »

    Date Announced
    JUL 22, 2015
    Vehicles Affected
    1,059,444

  7. RECALL: Fuel Heater May Leak And Could Increase Fire Risk

    If the connectors overheat, the fuel heater may leak fuel, increasing the risk of a fire. Read more »

    Date Announced
    OCT 08, 2014
    Vehicles Affected
    315,325

  8. RECALL: Failure Of The Left Tie Rod Assembly

    A failure of the tie rod assembly may result in a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash. Read more »

    Date Announced
    NOV 06, 2013
    Vehicles Affected
    36,151

  9. RECALL: Loss Of Power Transfer/Transmission Snap Ring

    An unexpected loss of power transfer may increase the risk of a crash. Read more »

    Date Announced
    AUG 06, 2013
    Vehicles Affected
    85

  10. RECALL: Front Drive Shaft Fracture/Possible Loss Of Power

    Damage to other components, or sudden loss of drive power may increase the risk of a crash. Read more »

    Date Announced
    JUN 04, 2013
    Vehicles Affected
    5,622

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