2013 Ram 5500

9 Recalls & Safety Reports

Recall List for the 2013 Ram 5500

Official recalls have been issued for the 2013 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: Water Pump Leak May Cause Fire

    The leaking water pump can increase the risk of an engine compartment fire. Read more »

    Date Announced
    SEP 12, 2017
    Vehicles Affected
    443,874

  6. 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

  7. RECALL: Radio Software Security Vulnerabilities

    Exploitation of the software vulnerability may result in unauthorized remote modification and control of certain vehicle systems, increasing the risk of a crash. ... Read more »

    Date Announced
    JUL 23, 2015
    Vehicles Affected
    1,416,903

  8. 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

  9. 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

  10. RECALL: Track Bar May Detach/Loss Of Directional Control

    The incorrect attaching bolt may break or fall out, resulting in the vehicle suddenly pulling to one side, increasing the risk of a crash. Read more »

    Date Announced
    JUL 02, 2013
    Vehicles Affected
    747

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