Is the 2021 RAM 4500 safe to drive?

The 2021 RAM 4500 has 1 open safety recall. While the vehicle may still be driven, owners should contact an authorized dealership to schedule free repairs for any outstanding recalls. Some recalls, especially those classified as critical or high severity, may pose significant safety risks.

Campaign 21V398000

High Priority Plain English 2021-05-27

What This Recall Means

Component

WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS

What Happened

The lug nuts on your truck are the bolts that hold your wheels in place. In some 2012-2021 RAM model years, the owner's manual has incorrect information about how tight they should be.

Risk if Unfixed

If the lug nuts are over-tightened, a wheel stud could break, causing the wheel to come loose and potentially leading to a serious crash.

How to Get This Fixed

Free Fix

Your dealer will update your owner's manual with the correct tightening instructions and inspect your wheel studs. If any are damaged, they'll replace them for free, so be sure to schedule the repair when you get the recall notice.

Affected Vehicles

Is YOUR vehicle affected?

This page lists the models and model years named in NHTSA campaign #21V398000. Matching a model and year on this list does not prove an individual vehicle is affected — some vehicles in an affected model year are never part of the recall population. The authoritative way to know is a VIN check against NHTSA's own records.

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