Recall 21V807000

WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS

Report Date

20211015

Component

WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS

Affected Vehicles

3 models

Defect Description

HME, Inc. (HME) is recalling certain 2018-2020 Ram 5500 emergency vehicles. The flanged wheel lug nuts may have been over-tightened during service.

Safety Consequence

An over-tightened lug nut may cause the wheel stud to break, resulting in wheel separation and increasing the risk of a crash.

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 are expected to be mailed on February 25, 2022. Owners may contact HME's customer service at 1-616-534-1463.

Affected Vehicles

Year	Make	Model
2018	HME	RAM 5500
2019	HME	RAM 5500
2020	HME	RAM 5500

Check your vehicle: Visit NHTSA.gov and enter your VIN to see if your specific vehicle is affected.