NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V398000

[rynosback]

May 27, 2021 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 21V398000
Wheel Studs May Break
Wheel separation can cause a vehicle crash.

NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V398000

Manufacturer Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)

Components WHEELS

Potential Number of Units Affected 447,985

Summary

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.

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 July 16, 2021. Owners may contact FCA US customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US's numbers for this recall are Y26 and Y36.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov

 

[Learjet]

so what is the correct torque?

 

[Ltngdrvr]

so what is the correct torque?

2 grunts and a fart with a stain...

 

[Cummins12V98]

Seems stupid not to list proper TQ but it's likely less than 140'#. Mush be some weak studs.

 

[rynosback]

Not sure.I would have to check my manual, but it might not be correct. But I received this notification from NITSA.

 

[Wiredawg]

I called dealer and magic correct torque for my 2017 Ram 5500 is 140 ft lbs. I've been doing mine at 130, so going to retorque them and be good. I told them I've been the only one removing wheels and torquing them, so could they clear my truck... they can't because there is no solution identified yet.

All good for me.

Cheers, Ron

 

[Ltngdrvr]

I called dealer and magic correct torque for my 2017 Ram 5500 is 140 ft lbs. I've been doing mine at 130, so going to retorque them and be good. I told them I've been the only one removing wheels and torquing them, so could they clear my truck... they can't because there is no solution identified yet.

All good for me.

Cheers, Ron

But, there is a remedy shown in the campaign.
???

 

[kaileybutt]

https://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/acms/cs/documentList.xhtml?docId=21V398&docType=RCL

 

[GBBrown]

WTH does one pound difference make?

 

[JR]

do not oil wheel studs

I'm a law breaker from way back

 

[Topzide]

I'm a law breaker from way back

They'll put me under the floor for putting anti-seize on my studs!

 

[JR]

Whoever wrote that rule isn't from the rust belt

 

[AH64ID]

WTH does one pound difference make?

It dropped 11 lb/ft.

 

[Cummins12V98]

Dealer told me official is 130'#.