Component
WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS
Manufacturer
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
What Happened
The lug nuts on your RAM truck's wheels are tightened using a specific technique. The owner's manual may have incorrect information that could lead to over-tightening, which could break the wheel stud.
Risk if Unfixed
If the wheel stud breaks, your wheel could come loose while you're driving, causing a serious crash.
Free Fix
Your dealer will update your owner's manual with the correct tightening instructions and inspect the wheel studs. If any are damaged, they'll replace them free of charge. You should schedule this repair as soon as you get your recall notice.
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Original — What Happened
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.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
Wheel separation can cause a vehicle crash.
Original — Remedy
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.
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