2019 Hme RAM 5500 recalls and problems

The 2019 Hme RAM 5500 has 2 safety recalls and 1 owner complaint filed with NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at any Hme dealer.

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Recalls may cover only some 2019 Hme RAM 5500 vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.

2019 Hme RAM 5500 recalls

Recall 21V-808: Engine and Engine Cooling

Reported Oct 15, 2021 · 3 vehicles affected · HME, Inc.

Problem: HME, Inc. (HME) is recalling certain 2019 Ram 5500 emergency vehicles. The engine calibration software may not warn about low oil volume.

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

Fix: 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.

Recall 21V-807: Wheels

Reported Oct 15, 2021 · 5 vehicles affected · HME, Inc.

Problem: HME, Inc. (HME) is recalling certain 2018-2020 Ram 5500 emergency vehicles. The flanged wheel lug nuts may have been over-tightened during service.

Risk: An over-tightened lug nut may cause the wheel stud to break, resulting in wheel separation and increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: Dealers will update the torque specification in the owner's manual and other published service documents. Dealers will also inspect the vehicle's wheel studs, replacing them if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed on February 25, 2022. Owners may contact HME's customer service at 1-616-534-1463.

2019 Hme RAM 5500 problems reported by owners

Problem area	Reports
Power Train	1
Unknown or Other	1

Problems that are not covered by a recall are paid repairs; labor rates follow local mechanic pay — see what auto mechanics earn in each state.

Recent 2019 Hme RAM 5500 complaints

Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Power Train · reported Dec 13, 2023

My 2019 Dodge Ram 5500 was idling and in park. I stepped out of the vehicle to open our garage door in an effort to park the truck inside. A total of five minutes passed with this truck idling outside the door, ours opens manually, not automatically. As I was walking to pull the the chain and open the door, this truck began to move, with trailer attached and pushed right through our large garage door, nearly running me over. The truck then crashed into the I beam holding the building up, broke the drivers side mirror, smashed the front drivers side panel, and took out the front headlight. It…

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2019 Hme RAM 5500 have any recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2019 Hme RAM 5500: 21V-808 (engine and engine cooling), 21V-807 (wheels). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What is the most common problem with the 2019 Hme RAM 5500?

Owners report power train problems most often (1 reports), followed by unknown or other (1).

Are Hme recall repairs free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Hme dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.