---
title: "21V-398 recall: Ram 3500"
kind: "recall"
source: "nhtsa"
campaignId: "21V-398"
url: "https://www.rigfixhq.com/recalls/21V-398"
markdownUrl: "https://www.rigfixhq.com/recalls/21V-398.md"
---

# 21V-398 recall: Ram 3500

These are official NHTSA recalls. A model year on a campaign is not proof a VIN is included. Owner reports are not included.

**Campaign:** 21V-398
**Manufacturer:** Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
**Component:** WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS
**Filed:** May 27, 2021
**NHTSA:** https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=21V398

## The problem

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.

## The safety risk

Wheel separation can cause a vehicle crash.

## The 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 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.


## Owner letters

- Owner notification letters were mailed on November 30, 2021.
- owner notification letters were mailed on November 30, 2021.
- owner notification letters were mailed on December 1, 2021.

## Rigs named in this campaign

A model year on this list is not proof a VIN is included.

- 2018 Ram 3500: [year page](https://www.rigfixhq.com/issues/ram/3500/2018) · [markdown](https://www.rigfixhq.com/issues/ram/3500/2018.md)
- 2019 Ram 3500: [year page](https://www.rigfixhq.com/issues/ram/3500/2019) · [markdown](https://www.rigfixhq.com/issues/ram/3500/2019.md)
- 2020 Ram 3500: [year page](https://www.rigfixhq.com/issues/ram/3500/2020) · [markdown](https://www.rigfixhq.com/issues/ram/3500/2020.md)
- 2021 Ram 3500: [year page](https://www.rigfixhq.com/issues/ram/3500/2021) · [markdown](https://www.rigfixhq.com/issues/ram/3500/2021.md)


HTML page: https://www.rigfixhq.com/recalls/21V-398