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2016 Ram 5500

7 open recalls

Read the first one before you drive it again. Every repair below is free.

Key facts

  • Recall repairs are free by law, however old the vehicle is.
  • You don't need to be the original owner to have it fixed.
  • There is no deadline — an open recall stays open until it's repaired.

Open recalls

Source: NHTSA · synced 29 Jul 2026 13:14
Repair soon Wheels

Wheel separation can cause a vehicle crash.

Incorrect information in the Service and Owner's Manuals may cause the flanged lug nuts to be over-tightened, which could result in a broken wheel stud and possible wheel separation.

What to do: Book this in with a dealer now. It affects a safety system.

Free repair · 447,985 vehicles affected Read campaign 21V398000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
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Repair when you can Electrical system

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

These vehicles are being recalled to address a defect that could prevent the cruise control system from disengaging. If, when using cruise control, there is a short circuit within the vehicle's wiring, the driver may not be able to shut off the cruise control either by depressing the brake pedal or manually turning the system off once it has been engaged, resulting in either the vehicle maintaining its current speed or possibly accelerating.

What to do: Book it in at your next service. There is no deadline and no charge.

Free repair · 4,815,661 vehicles affected Read campaign 18V332000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
Repair when you can Equipment

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

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling various Dodge, Chrysler, and RAM vehicles equipped with Kidde Plastic-Handle or Push Button 'Pindicator' Fire Extinguishers. A list of the affected trailer models is available at: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2017/RMISC-17V824-0103.pdf.

What to do: Book it in at your next service. There is no deadline and no charge.

Free repair · 61,791 vehicles affected Read campaign 17V824000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
Repair when you can Power train

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.

Pushing the brake pedal for prolonged periods when the vehicle is running and in PARK may cause the Brake Transmission Shift Interlock (BTSI) pin to stick in the open position. With the pin in the open position, the transmission can be shifted out of PARK into any gear without pushing the brake pedal or having the key in the ignition.

What to do: Book it in at your next service. There is no deadline and no charge.

Free repair · 1,482,874 vehicles affected Read campaign 17V821000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
Repair when you can Engine and engine cooling

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

7L Turbo Diesel engines that have Concentric-brand water pumps without a vent hole. These water pumps may leak coolant.

What to do: Book it in at your next service. There is no deadline and no charge.

Free repair · 443,874 vehicles affected Read campaign 17V562000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
Repair soon Power train

If the main output shaft fractures, the vehicle may lose motive power, increasing the risk of a crash.

The transfer case may have been manufactured with a misshapen main output shaft, creating voids that may cause a shaft fracture.

What to do: Book this in with a dealer now. It affects a safety system.

Free repair · 889 vehicles affected Read campaign 16V495000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
Repair when you can Electrical system

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

7L Cummins Diesel engine. In the affected vehicles, the Engine Control Module (ECM) may short circuit, causing the engine to stall without warning.

What to do: Book it in at your next service. There is no deadline and no charge.

Free repair · 41 vehicles affected Read campaign 15V592000 on NHTSA.gov ↗

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