NHTSA vehicle safety data

2018 HME Ram 5500 Recalls, Ratings & Complaints

The 2018 HME Ram 5500 has 1 NHTSA recall campaign and 0 owner complaints on file as of October 16, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized HME dealer.

NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2018 HME Ram 5500. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.

WHEELS

NHTSA #21V807000

Reported October 15, 2021 · HME, Inc.

Potentially affected: 5 vehicles

Defect 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.

Safety consequence

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

Manufacturer 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 on February 25, 2022. Owners may contact HME's customer service at 1-616-534-1463.

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.

Other HME Ram 5500 model years

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