RAM 5500

This model has recorded recalls in US, CA but none on file for AU — that may mean it wasn't sold there, or simply hasn't had a recall.

United States

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    POWER TRAIN:TRANSFER CASE (4-WHEEL DRIVE)US

    If the main output shaft fractures, the vehicle may lose motive power, increasing the risk of a crash. Additionally, the driver may be unable to place the vehicle in PARK, increasing the risk of a vehicle rollaway.

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    EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTSUS

    If the brake lights incorrectly illuminate, it can confuse other drivers, possibly increasing the risk of a crash.

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    SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGSUS

    If the ferrules corrode, the brake fluid may leak and cause a loss of braking, increasing the risk of a crash.

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    SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:UPPER ARMUS

    A reduction of suspension stability control could affect control of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

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    EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTSUS

    If the brake lights incorrectly illuminate, it can confuse other drivers, possibly increasing the risk of a crash.

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    FUEL SYSTEM, DIESELUS

    A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.

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    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWAREUS

    If the vehicle maintains its speed or accelerates despite attempts to deactivate the cruise control, there would be an increased risk of a crash.

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    TIRESUS

    If the vehicle exceeds the tires' maximum speed rating, the tires may suddenly fail, increasing the risk of a crash.

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    SERVICE BRAKESUS

    A worn rear brake caliper flexible line may cause brake fluid leakage which may result in a partial or complete loss of the rear brakes, increasing the risk of a crash.

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    ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OIL/LUBRICATIONUS

    A damaged engine block may leak oil, which can contact hot engine or exhaust components, increasing the risk of a fire.

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    SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:VACUUM:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGSUS

    A worn rear brake line may leak fluid, resulting in a partial or complete loss of the rear brakes, increasing the risk of a crash.

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    EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELSUS

    If the Certification Label has the incorrect Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR), the operator may overload the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

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    FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMPUS

    An engine stall increases the risk of a crash.

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    SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGSUS

    A worn rear brake caliper flexible line may cause brake fluid leakage which may result in a partial or complete loss of the rear brakes, increasing the risk of a crash.

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    VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:LINKAGESUS

    Reduced visibility increases the risk of a crash.

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    SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGSUS

    A brake hose rupture can cause a loss of braking ability, increasing the risk of a crash.

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    WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDSUS

    Wheel separation can cause a vehicle crash.

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    ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OIL/LUBRICATIONUS

    Low oil can damage the engine, causing an oil leak or a punctured engine block, increasing the risk of a fire.

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    EQUIPMENTUS

    If the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury in the event of a fire.

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    ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESELUS

    The leaking water pump can increase the risk of an engine compartment fire.

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    SERVICE BRAKESUS

    A worn rear brake caliper flexible line may cause brake fluid leakage, which may result in a partial or complete loss of the rear brakes, increasing the risk of a crash.

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    ELECTRICAL SYSTEMUS

    A vehicle fire increases the risk of injury.

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    POWER 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.

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    EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.US

    Exploitation of the software vulnerability may result in unauthorized remote modification and control of certain vehicle systems, increasing the risk of a crash.

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    STEERING:STEERING CONTROL MODULEUS

    A driver's side air bag that does not deploy as intended increases the risk of injury in a crash.

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    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:RELAYS/SOLENOIDSUS

    A vehicle fire increases the risk of injury.

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    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:RELAYS/SOLENOIDSUS

    An electrical short in the relay can result in an engine compartment fire with the ignition on or off, increasing the risk of injury.

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    AIR 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.

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    FUEL SYSTEM, DIESELUS

    If the connectors overheat, the fuel heater may leak fuel, increasing the risk of a fire.

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    ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM)US

    An internal loss of communication can result in a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.

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    STEERING:STEERING CONTROL MODULEUS

    Turn signals and/or high beams that do not function as intended may cause confusion or reduced visibility to other road users, increasing the risk of a crash.

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    AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER CLOCKSPRING/SPIRAL CASSETTEUS

    An air bag that does not deploy in a crash can increase the risk of injury.

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    STRUCTUREUS

    The incorrect attaching bolt may break or fall out, resulting in the vehicle suddenly pulling to one side, increasing the risk of a crash.

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    AIR BAGS: AIR BAG/RESTRAINT CONTROL MODULEUS

    Driving with a disabled electronic stability control system increases the risk of a crash. Additionally, a driver's side air bag or seat belt pretensioner that does not deploy increases the risk of injury in a crash.

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    AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULEUS

    An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

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    SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULEUS

    A loss of anti-lock brakes, electronic stability control, or traction control can increase the risk of a crash.

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    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANELUS

    An instrument panel display that does not show critical information, such as warning lights or gear selection, increases the risk of a crash.

  • RAM 5500date unknown
    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANELUS

    An instrument panel display that fails to show critical safety information, such as gear selection and warning lights, increases the risk of a crash.

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    ELECTRICAL 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.

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    SERVICE BRAKESUS

    An incorrect warning light can fail to alert the driver to critical safety information, increasing the risk of a crash.

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    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INTEGRATED TRAILER BRAKE CONTROLUS

    Trailer brake lights and turn signals that do not illuminate reduce visibility to other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash. Additionally, trailer brakes that fail increase the risk of a crash.

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    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULEUS

    An engine that stalls without warning increases the risk of a crash.

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    POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONUS

    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.

Canada

Australia

No recorded recalls for this model in Australia.