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NHTSARecalled Oct 15, 2021 · #21V807000

Flanged Wheel Lug Nuts Improperly Tightened

Hazard

Vehicle safety defect

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

Product details

Product
  • Flanged Wheel Lug Nuts Improperly Tightened
  • 5500 emergency
Type
Vehicle
Manufacturer
HME, Inc.
Model numbers
UPCs

What you should do

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.

View the official CPSC notice