Critical
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS — Your vehicle's brake lights are the lights at the back that signal to other drivers when you're slowing down. The brake lights on your 2018 Dodge 5500 fire truck might be connected…
RAM 5500 Recall Statistics
Original analysis of recall history, risk grades, and safety trends.
9
Total Recalls
0.3
Avg per Year Below brand average (0.6)
28
Years Tracked
Recalls by Year
Most Common Components
Most Severe Recalls
Critical
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS — The brake hoses in your RAM 4500 or 5500 cab chassis truck are the tubes that connect the brake master cylinder to the brake system. They might not have a protective coating, which…
Critical
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS — The brake lights on your B-27 Minuteman are designed to turn on when you press the brake pedal. However, in your vehicle, the lights might come on even when the pedal hasn't been p…
High Priority
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:UPPER ARM — Your Ram 4500 or 5500 pickup truck has a front control arm that helps stabilize the front of your vehicle. In some 2015 models, the weld on this control arm might not be strong eno…
High Priority
TIRES — Your Ram 4500 or 5500 has special tires that are only meant to handle speeds up to 87 mph. However, your vehicle's speed limiter is set to 106 mph, which could put you at risk.