Vehicle recall 21V808000 · October 15, 2021
2019 HME Ram 5500
The engine calibration software may not warn about low oil volume.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- 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.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 21V808000
- Reported to NHTSA
- October 15, 2021
- Filed by
- HME, Inc.
- Manufacturer campaign
- 21V-439
- Owner notification
- May 20, 2022
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 3
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Oil/lubrication
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- HME Ram 5500 (2019): 2019
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