Chrysler recalls 2020 RAM 5500 vehicles with potential wheel separation causing crashes. Dealers will fix free. Owner letters mailed Nov 2021.
Wheel separation can cause a vehicle crash.
Chrysler is recalling certain 2020 RAM 5500 vehicles because incorrect manual instructions could cause wheel studs to break, leading to wheel separation and vehicle crashes. This is a safety issue that requires dealer inspection and possible replacement of wheel studs. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/80007-ram-5500-2020-wheel-recall-risk-of-crash-from-separation.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/80007-ram-5500-2020-wheel-recall-risk-of-crash-from-separation · Updated October 4, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #21V398000
“RAM 5500 (2020) Wheel Recall: Risk of Crash from Separation.” GovInfoNow, updated October 4, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/80007-ram-5500-2020-wheel-recall-risk-of-crash-from-separation. Based on NHTSA recall 21V398000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=21V398000).
The service manuals have incorrect torque specifications that could cause wheel studs to break. When wheel studs break, the wheel may separate from the vehicle, leading to a crash.
Owners of 2020 RAM 5500 vehicles with incorrect service manuals. Drivers using these vehicles without the fix are at risk of crashes if wheel studs break.
Check if your 2020 RAM 5500 has a service manual with incorrect torque instructions. Campaign Y26 or Y36 owner letters were mailed in November and December 2021.
Look for campaign Y26 or Y36 owner notification letters mailed in November or December 2021.
Dealers will inspect your wheel studs and replace them if necessary at no cost.
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.
Incorrect torque specifications in the service manuals could cause wheel studs to break, leading to wheel separation and vehicle crashes.
Your 2020 RAM 5500 with campaign Y26 or Y36 owner notification letters mailed in November or December 2021 is affected.
Dealers will inspect your wheel studs and replace them if necessary at no cost.
We’ve drafted a message you can send RAM to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 21V398000 — RAM RAM Hello, I own a RAM that is covered by recall 21V398000 from RAM. The official recall notice states: 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. 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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