May 27, 2021 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 21V398000
Wheel separation can cause a vehicle crash.
NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V398
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.
30 Affected Products
Vehicles
| MAKE | MODEL | YEAR |
| RAM | 3500 | 2012-2021 |
| RAM | 4500 | 2012-2021 |
| RAM | 5500 | 2012-2021 |
2 Associated Documents
Recall Acknowledgement
RCAK-21V398-4715.pdf 645.515KB
RCAK-21V398-4715Defect Notice 573 Report
RCLRPT-21V398-4676.PDF 216.785KB
Latest Recalls Documents
https://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/acms/cs/documentList.xhtml?docId=21V398&docType=RCL
For the most up to date documents from NHTSA for this Recall, click the lick above
- FITS: All TOYOTA, SCION and LEXUS IS300 Models Equipped with M12 x 1.5 Factory Studs (2WD 4WD)
- CONTENTS: 24x M12 x 1.5 Thread High-Strength Spec Spline Type Extended Wheel Studs
- TECHNICAL NOTES: M12 x 1.5 Thread High-Strength Spec Spline Type Wheel Studs. STUD SPECS : Knurl 0.561" , Shoulder 0.333" & Length 2.374"
- IMPORTANT: Front and Rear fitment. Please verify fitment compatibility prior to ordering.
- BENEFITS: Facilitates proper installation of aftermarket wheels & tires and / or wheel spacers. Greater endurance than factory equipped studs.
- Durable material - carbon steel meets SAE automotive industry standards for strength and hardness
- Corrosion tested - 72-hour salt spray testing simulates three years of corrosion resistance
- Tensile tested - lug studs undergo industry-standard proof-load testing to ensure strength
- Trustworthy quality - backed by team of professional engineers and quality control specialists in the United States
- Ensure fit - to make sure this part fits your exact vehicle, input your make, model and trim level into the Amazon Garage.Fit type: Vehicle Specific
- Use with a ratchet or impact wrench to pull the new stud securely in place
- Tighten the lug nut against the tool to pull the stud in place
- Works on most all automotive and light-duty truck wheel studs, import and domestic
- Position the tool over the stud shaft
- THIS LISTING IS FOR SIXTEEN (16) STUDS. The studs you are purchasing have a 3/8" x 24 thread and are 1.75" long.
- OEM Length replacement for the following UTV's. FITS: Polaris ACE 570, 900: 2017-2019--Polaris Ranger 500, 800, 800 XP, 900: 2009-2014--Polaris Ranger Crew 800, Crew 900: 2010-2014--Polaris Ranger XP 700, XP 800: 2009-2011--Polaris RZR 4 800, 900, 4 900: 2010-2014--Polaris RZR 570: 2014-2020--Polaris RZR Trail 570: 2021--Polaris RZR XP, XP 4 900: 2011-2013--Polaris Sportsman 500: 2002-2017
- 1/2" longer than stock for quads with 7515513, 7515523 wheel studs
- 1/2" longer than stock for the following ATV's: ATP 330, 350 Hawkeye 300 Outlaw 50, 90, 450, 500, 525 Predator 50, 90, 500 Scrambler 50, 90, 500 Sportsman 90, 300, 335, 400, 450, 500, 600, 700, 800, MV7, X2 500, X2 550, X2 800, XP 550, XP 850 Trail Blazer 250 Trail Boss Xplorer Magnum 325, 500 Xpedition 325, 425 Worker 500
- Longer wheel studs are often required when using aftermarket wheels or when using wheel spacers.
- Durable material - carbon steel meets SAE automotive industry standards for strength and hardness
- Corrosion tested - 72-hour salt spray testing simulates three years of corrosion resistance
- Tensile tested - lug studs undergo industry-standard proof-load testing to ensure strength
- Trustworthy quality - backed by team of professional engineers and quality control specialists in the United States
- Ensure fit - to make sure this part fits your exact vehicle, input your make, model and trim level into the Amazon Garage
- Durable material - carbon steel meets SAE automotive industry standards for strength and hardness
- Corrosion tested - 72-hour salt spray testing simulates three years of corrosion resistance
- Tensile tested - lug studs undergo industry-standard proof-load testing to ensure strength
- Trustworthy quality - backed by team of professional engineers and quality control specialists in the United States
- Ensure fit - to make sure this part fits your exact vehicle, input your make, model and trim level into the Amazon Garage
- Durable material - carbon steel meets SAE automotive industry standards for strength and hardness
- Corrosion tested - 72-hour salt spray testing simulates three years of corrosion resistance
- Tensile tested - lug studs undergo industry-standard proof-load testing to ensure strength
- Trustworthy quality - backed by team of professional engineers and quality control specialists in the United States
- Ensure fit - to make sure this part fits your exact vehicle, input your make, model and trim level into the Amazon Garage
- 1/2-20 serrated wheel stud 667 in. Knurl1-15/16 in. Length
- Product meets OE specifications
- Available individually bagged - Part # 97451-1
- Application catalog with detailed illustrations Available
- Direct replacement
- Durable material - carbon steel meets SAE automotive industry standards for strength and hardness
- Corrosion tested - 72-hour salt spray testing simulates three years of corrosion resistance
- Tensile tested - lug studs undergo industry-standard proof-load testing to ensure strength
- Trustworthy quality - backed by team of professional engineers and quality control specialists in the United States
- Ensure fit - to make sure this part fits your exact vehicle, input your make, model and trim level into the Amazon Garage
Last update on 2021-10-20 / Affiliate links / Images from Amazon Product Advertising API
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