HME RAM 5500 2019: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OIL/LUBRICATION

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 21V808000

Make Model Year
HME RAM 5500 2019
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2022-05-20 2021-10-15 2021-10-15

Manufacturers Involved: HME, Inc.

Manufacturer Campaign Number: 21V-439

Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OIL/LUBRICATION

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 3

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

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.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 'TTY 1-800-424-9153', or go to www.nhtsa.gov.