Dodge RAM 5500
This model has recorded recalls in US but none on file for CA, AU — that may mean it wasn't sold there, or simply hasn't had a recall.
United States
- Dodge RAM 5500date unknownAIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULEUS
These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules, and used as original equipment or replacement equipment. These inflators may rupture due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling. An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
- Dodge RAM 5500date unknownAIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULEUS
In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
- Dodge RAM 5500date unknownSTEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLYUS
A failure of the tie rod assembly may result in a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Dodge RAM 5500date unknownAIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULEUS
In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger's frontal air bag, the inflator could explode with metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants potentially resulting in serious injury or death.
- Dodge RAM 5500date unknownPOWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:COLUMN SHIFTUS
Being able to shift the transmission without pushing the brake pedal and/or without a key in the ignition can increase the risk of an unintended vehicle rollaway that may result in personal injury or a crash.
- Dodge RAM 5500date unknownENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESELUS
If the connectors overheat, the fuel heater may leak fuel, increasing the risk of a fire.
- Dodge RAM 5500date unknownELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATORUS
If the alternator fails, the vehicle may stall without warning, increasing the risk of a crash. There is also the possibility that the alternator may short circuit, increasing the risk of a fire.
- Dodge RAM 5500date unknownPOWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONUS
An unexpected loss of power transfer may increase the risk of a crash.
- Dodge RAM 5500date unknownEQUIPMENTUS
If the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury in the event of a fire.
- Dodge RAM 5500date unknownPOWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLYUS
Damage to other components, or sudden loss of drive power may increase the risk of a crash.
- Dodge RAM 5500date unknownAIR BAGS:FRONTALUS
This abrasion may result in an electrical short that could cause driver's frontal air bag to unexpectedly deploy. Inadvertent deployment of the air bag may increase the risk of injury and the possibility of a vehicle crash.
Canada
No recorded recalls for this model in Canada.
Australia
No recorded recalls for this model in Australia.