NHTSA Complaint #11454243 — 2016 RAM 3500

On February 3, 2022 I had my truck serviced at my local dealership to address SAFETY RECALL Y26. According to the service manager, the work was completed per the Safety Recall instructions. On Feb 22, 2022 while traveling at highway speed, all eight wheel studs broke on the left rear dually wheels which led to the wheel/tires separating from the vehicle without warning. This catastrophic failure could have caused serious injury, or death to the occupants of the vehicle, as well as other motorists/pedestrians. It was by the GRACE OF GOD the driver was able to maintain control of the vehicle until it was safely off the highway. The vehicle was transported by a flatbed wrecker to a dealership near the final destination it was en-route to, to inspect the damage and make all necessary repairs. Both the dealership that performed, the SAFETY RECALL Y26 in Raleigh, NC and the dealer in Ocala, FL that currently has possession of the truck have confirmed the cause of this catastrophic failure is YIELDED WHEEL STUDS. Consumer is requesting a recall investigation of the previously announced Recall Y26 and adjustment of existing recall remedies. Consumer has requested the return of all damaged parts from the vehicle from the dealership that is in possession of the vehicle and performing the Safety Recall repairs.