2012–2021 Dodge & Ram (6 models) Wheels Recall 21V398000 (Dodge Y26)

NHTSA recall 21V398000 (Dodge recall Y26 / Y36) covers about 447,985 2012–2021 Dodge & Ram (6 models) vehicles (wheels), filed with NHTSA May 27, 2021. There is no do-not-drive or park-outside advisory.

Source: NHTSA campaign 21V398000 · Data as of Nov 6, 2026 · By CarWhere Research

447,985
vehicles affected (potential)
2012–2021
model years
May 27, 2021
filed with NHTSA
None
NHTSA advisory

What's recalled

Component: Wheels (lugs/nuts/bolts/studs)

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2012-2021 RAM 3500, 3500 Cab Chassis, 4500 Cab Chassis, and 5500 Cab Chassis vehicles. 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.

The risk

Wheel separation can cause a vehicle crash.

The remedy and its status

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 were mailed on November 30, 2021. Campaign Y36 owner notification letters were mailed on November 30, 2021. Campaign Y26 owner notification letters were mailed on December 1, 2021. Owners may contact FCA US customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US's numbers for this recall are Y26 and Y36.

Status: NHTSA lists Aug 26, 2021 as the owner-notification date for this campaign.

Dodge recall number Y26 / Y36

NHTSA lists the manufacturer's own recall number for 21V398000 as Y26, Y36. Owner letters and dealer service departments often use this code, so a search for "Y26 recall" refers to the same campaign.

Affected models and years

Models and model years NHTSA lists for this campaign. Not every vehicle of a listed model and year is included; check by VIN.

VehicleModel yearsMore
Dodge Ram 35002012—
Dodge Ram 45002012—
Dodge Ram 55002012—
Ram 35002013–2021All 3500 recallsYears to avoid
Ram 45002013–2021All 4500 recallsYears to avoid
Ram 55002013–2021All 5500 recallsYears to avoid

Key dates

Report filed with NHTSA
May 27, 2021
Owner notification
Aug 26, 2021
Recall initiated by
the manufacturer
Filed by
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)

Check your VIN for 21V398000

  1. Find the 17-character VIN on the driver-side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the door-jamb sticker, or your registration.
  2. Enter it in NHTSA's free VIN recall lookup. It shows every open recall on that exact vehicle, including this one if it applies and hasn't been repaired.
  3. If 21V398000 is open, call any Dodge dealer's service department and give them the recall number (21V398000 or Y26). The repair is free.

Not sure of the exact model or year? Decode it first with the free VIN decoder.

Frequently asked questions

What is recall 21V398000?

NHTSA recall 21V398000 (Dodge recall Y26 / Y36) covers about 447,985 2012–2021 Dodge & Ram (6 models) vehicles (wheels), filed with NHTSA May 27, 2021. There is no do-not-drive or park-outside advisory. It covers certain 2012-2021 RAM 3500, 3500 Cab Chassis, 4500 Cab Chassis, and 5500 Cab Chassis vehicles.

Is it safe to drive a vehicle with recall 21V398000?

NHTSA's record for 21V398000 carries no do-not-drive or park-outside advisory. The risk NHTSA lists is: "Wheel separation can cause a vehicle crash." Get the free repair as soon as it is available for your vehicle.

How do I know if my vehicle is affected by 21V398000?

Only a VIN lookup can tell you. Not every vehicle of the listed models and years is included, and repaired vehicles drop off. Enter your 17-character VIN in NHTSA's free recall lookup at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask any Dodge dealer to check it.

What is the fix for recall 21V398000, and is it free?

NHTSA's record says: "Dealers will update the torque specification in the owner's manual and other published service documents." NHTSA lists Aug 26, 2021 as the owner-notification date for this campaign. Safety-recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers.

What is the Dodge recall number for 21V398000?

NHTSA lists the manufacturer's own recall number as Y26, Y36. Dealers and owner letters often use that code (Y26, Y36) instead of the NHTSA campaign number 21V398000.

Sources and method

  • NHTSA recall record for 21V398000, from NHTSA's public recall campaign database. Problem, risk and remedy text is NHTSA's own wording.
  • "Vehicles affected" is NHTSA's potential-units-affected count for the whole campaign.
  • Data as of Nov 6, 2026. NHTSA updates campaigns as manufacturers file amendments, so check the official record for the latest.

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