Buying a used 2021 RAM 5500? Check these 5 recalls first
The 2021 RAM 5500 has 5 recalls in this group. Diesel-truck fire concerns dominate the list, including two relay recalls carrying park-outside instructions. Wheel-stud breakage and possible driver's air bag nondeployment are the other listed issues. NHTSA records 4 owner complaints, all unverified reports, with 1 crash, 2 fires and 0 injuries reported. Electrical-system entries number 2, while fire-related, suspension and wheels each have 1 entry. Recall completion and electrical repair history are central review points.
Before you buy
- Get the 17-character VIN from the seller and run it at nhtsa.gov/recalls. It shows which recalls are still unrepaired on that exact car.
- Verify fire and relay recall completion and any applicable park-outside instructions.
- Request wheel-stud and driver's air bag recall repair records.
- Ask about electrical faults, fire damage and suspension or wheel repairs.
- Open recalls are repaired free at any RAM dealer, whoever owns the car — an open recall is a to-do item, not a bill.
Recalls covering the 2021 RAM 5500
| Recall | Area | Severity |
|---|---|---|
| Ram Diesel Trucks Recalled Over Fire Risk | Electrical System | critical |
| Ram Diesel Trucks Relay Fire Risk · park outside | Electrical System | critical |
| Ram Diesel Trucks Heater Relay Fire Risk · park outside | Electrical System | critical |
| Ram Truck Wheel Studs May Break | Wheels | high |
| Ram Trucks: Driver's Air Bag May Not Deploy | AIR Bags | high |
What owners have reported to NHTSA
4 complaints filed for this model year, including 1 mentioning a crash, 2 a fire and 0 injuries. Complaints are unverified owner reports, and popular models collect more of them simply because more are on the road.
| Problem area | Complaints | Recall in this area? |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 2 | Yes |
| Suspension | 1 | None found |
| Wheels | 1 | Yes |
| Brakes | 1 | None found |