NHTSA recall 21V-398 (21V398000)
wheels recall reported May 27, 2021 - about 447,985 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 21V398000
- Also written as
- 21V-398
- Manufacturer number
- Y26, Y36
- Reported
- May 27, 2021
- Vehicles affected
- ~447,985
- Component
- wheels
What is being recalled
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.
Why it is dangerous
Wheel separation can cause a vehicle crash.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
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.
Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 21V-398 when calling a dealer.
Affected 6 models
Each year links to that car's full history: every recall, owner complaints and common problems.
Source: NHTSA recall campaign data (public domain), refreshed weekly. See also the latest recall campaigns.