2019 HME RAM 5500 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
2
Owner Complaints
2
Recalls
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2019 HME RAM 5500
The 2019 HME RAM 5500 has received a total of 2 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 7 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS. The most commonly reported problem area is the Power Train (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2019 HME RAM 5500
NHTSA has recorded 7 recalls for the 2019 HME RAM 5500, potentially affecting up to 33 vehicles.
Recall 21V807000 — WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS
| 5 vehicles affected
Defect: HME, Inc. (HME) is recalling certain 2018-2020 Ram 5500 emergency vehicles. The flanged wheel lug nuts may have been over-tightened during service.
Consequence: An over-tightened lug nut may cause the wheel stud to break, resulting in wheel separation and increasing the risk of a crash.
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...
View full details →Recall 21V807000 — WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS
| 5 vehicles affected
Defect: HME, Inc. (HME) is recalling certain 2018-2020 Ram 5500 emergency vehicles. The flanged wheel lug nuts may have been over-tightened during service.
Consequence: An over-tightened lug nut may cause the wheel stud to break, resulting in wheel separation and increasing the risk of a crash.
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...
View full details →Recall 21V807000 — WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS
| 5 vehicles affected
Defect: HME, Inc. (HME) is recalling certain 2018-2020 Ram 5500 emergency vehicles. The flanged wheel lug nuts may have been over-tightened during service.
Consequence: An over-tightened lug nut may cause the wheel stud to break, resulting in wheel separation and increasing the risk of a crash.
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...
View full details →Recall 21V807000 — WHEELS
| 5 vehicles affected
Defect: HME, Inc. (HME) is recalling certain 2018-2020 Ram 5500 emergency vehicles. The flanged wheel lug nuts may have been over-tightened during service.
Consequence: An over-tightened lug nut may cause the wheel stud to break, resulting in wheel separation and increasing the risk of a crash.
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...
View full details →Recall 21V807000 — WHEELS
| 5 vehicles affected
Defect: HME, Inc. (HME) is recalling certain 2018-2020 Ram 5500 emergency vehicles. The flanged wheel lug nuts may have been over-tightened during service.
Consequence: An over-tightened lug nut may cause the wheel stud to break, resulting in wheel separation and increasing the risk of a crash.
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...
View full details →Recall 21V807000 — WHEELS
| 5 vehicles affected
Defect: HME, Inc. (HME) is recalling certain 2018-2020 Ram 5500 emergency vehicles. The flanged wheel lug nuts may have been over-tightened during service.
Consequence: An over-tightened lug nut may cause the wheel stud to break, resulting in wheel separation and increasing the risk of a crash.
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...
View full details →Recall 21V808000 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OIL/LUBRICATION
| 3 vehicles affected
Defect: HME, Inc. (HME) is recalling certain 2019 Ram 5500 emergency vehicles. The engine calibration software may not warn about low oil volume.
Consequence: Low oil can damage the engine, causing an oil leak or a punctured engine block, increasing the risk of a fire.
Remedy: On behalf of HME, FCA dealers will update the engine calibration software, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed February 25, 2022. Owners may contact HME's customer service at 1-616-534-1463.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2019 HME RAM 5500
2 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2019 HME RAM 5500. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Unknown Or Other | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
My 2019 Dodge Ram 5500 was idling and in park. I stepped out of the vehicle to open our garage door in an effort to park the truck inside. A total of five minutes passed with this truck idling outside the door, ours opens manually, not automatically. As I was walking to pull the the chain and open the door, this truck began to move, with trailer attached and pushed right through our large garage door, nearly running me over. The truck then crashed into the I beam holding the building up, broke the drivers side mirror, smashed the front drivers side panel, and took out the front headlight. It also broke the plastic fenders. Thankfully I was able to get in through the passenger side door once the truck hit the I beam and stopped and shut it off. Not only is this truck damaged, the 20' garage door is completely damaged and will need to be replaced. I am luckily uninjured. I believe this truck slipped out of gear when in park, creating this extremely dangerous situation. I am still trying to reach the manufacturer to get this resolved.
My 2019 Dodge Ram 5500 was idling and in park. I stepped out of the vehicle to open our garage door in an effort to park the truck inside. A total of five minutes passed with this truck idling outside the door, ours opens manually, not automatically. As I was walking to pull the the chain and open the door, this truck began to move, with trailer attached and pushed right through our large garage door, nearly running me over. The truck then crashed into the I beam holding the building up, broke the drivers side mirror, smashed the front drivers side panel, and took out the front headlight. It also broke the plastic fenders. Thankfully I was able to get in through the passenger side door once the truck hit the I beam and stopped and shut it off. Not only is this truck damaged, the 20' garage door is completely damaged and will need to be replaced. I am luckily uninjured. I believe this truck slipped out of gear when in park, creating this extremely dangerous situation. I am still trying to reach the manufacturer to get this resolved.
Safety Rating for the 2019 HME RAM 5500
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2019 HME RAM 5500 in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2019 HME RAM 5500
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2019 HME RAM 5500
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the HME RAM 5500
- 2018 HME RAM 5500 — 0 complaints
- 2019 HME RAM 5500 (current)
- 2020 HME RAM 5500 — 0 complaints
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