HME, Inc. (HME) is recalling certain 2019 Ram 5500 emergency vehicles. The engine calibration software may not warn about low oil volume.
Covers2019 Hme Ram 5500
2018-2020 · 3 model years
Hme Ram 5500 Problems by year
Owners have filed 1 complaints about the Hme Ram 5500 across 3 model years, and it has 2 recalls. The 2019 has the most complaints once its age is allowed for (1). The most reported problem area is the transmission & drivetrain.
- Complaints
- 1
- Recalls
- 2
- Crashes
- 1
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Ram 5500 complaints by model year
Highlighted: the year with the most complaints for its age. Older vehicles have had more time to collect complaints - the Safety Index grade allows for that.
Most common Ram 5500 problems
Hme Ram 5500 recalls 2
HME, Inc. (HME) is recalling certain 2018-2020 Ram 5500 emergency vehicles. The flanged wheel lug nuts may have been over-tightened during service.
Latest Ram 5500 complaints
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...
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mirror, smashed the front drivers side panel, and took out the front headlight. It also broke the plastic fenders. Thankfully I was able to get in through the passenger side door once the truck hit the I beam and stopped and shut it off. Not only is this truck damaged, the 20' garage door is completely damaged and will need to be replaced. I am luckily uninjured. I believe this truck slipped out of gear when in park, creating this extremely dangerous situation. I am still trying to reach the manufacturer to get this resolved.
Questions about the Hme Ram 5500
Which Hme Ram 5500 years have the most problems?
By the number of complaints owners filed with NHTSA: 2019 (1). Allowing for how long each has been on the road, the 2019 stands out most. Complaint counts also rise with sales, so compare years of the same model rather than different models.
What are the most common Hme Ram 5500 problems?
Across every model year, owners report problems with the transmission & drivetrain (1) most often.
How many recalls does the Hme Ram 5500 have?
NHTSA lists 2 recalls across all Hme Ram 5500 model years. Each year's page lists the recalls for that year; check your own vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether the repair has been done.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked daily. Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data