HME is recalling 2019 Ram 5500 emergency vehicles due to potential low oil warnings causing engine damage and fire risk. Owners will receive free software updates by February 25, 2022.
Low oil can damage the engine, causing an oil leak or a punctured engine block, increasing the risk of a fire.
HME is recalling certain 2019 Ram 5500 emergency vehicles because their engine software might not warn about low oil levels. This could lead to oil leaks, engine damage, or fire. Owners should contact HME for a free software update. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1223930-hme-2019-ram-5500-engine-software-recall-low-oil-risk.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1223930-hme-2019-ram-5500-engine-software-recall-low-oil-risk · Updated October 4, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #21V808000
“HME 2019 Ram 5500 Engine Software Recall: Low Oil Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated October 4, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1223930-hme-2019-ram-5500-engine-software-recall-low-oil-risk. Based on NHTSA recall 21V808000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=21V808000).
The engine software may not alert drivers when oil levels are low. This can cause oil leaks or a punctured engine block, which increases the risk of fire in normal vehicle operation.
Owners of 2019 Ram 5500 emergency vehicles are affected. Emergency vehicle operators face the highest risk due to the critical nature of their vehicles.
Check for 2019 Ram 5500 emergency vehicles with the HME brand. The recall applies to these specific emergency vehicles sold in the U.S.
The engine software may not warn about low oil levels, which could cause engine damage or fire. Contact HME customer service for a free software update.
On behalf of HME, FCA dealers will update the engine calibration software, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed February 25, 2022. Owners may contact HME's customer service at 1-616-534-1463.
The engine calibration software may not warn about low oil volume, which can damage the engine and increase fire risk.
This recall applies to 2019 Ram 5500 emergency vehicles with the HME brand.
Contact HME customer service at 1-616-534-1463 for a free software update by February 25, 2022.
We’ve drafted a message you can send HME to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 21V808000 — HME HME Hello, I own a HME that is covered by recall 21V808000 from HME. The official recall notice states: On behalf of HME, FCA dealers will update the engine calibration software, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed February 25, 2022. Owners may contact HME's customer service at 1-616-534-1463. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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