2014 RAM 5500 Recalls — Canada & USA

The 2014 RAM 5500 has 7 recalls, with the most serious being three separate fire and crash risks: a diesel water pump that leaks coolant into the engine compartment, a diesel fuel heater whose electrical connectors can overheat and leak fuel, and a software vulnerability that allows unauthorized remote control of vehicle systems. On the mechanical side, an electronic fault can prevent the cruise control from deactivating, causing the truck to hold speed or accelerate unexpectedly if the driver does not brake or shift to neutral. There is also a wheel safety concern: incorrect torque specifications in the owner's and service manuals can lead to over-tightened lug nuts, breaking wheel studs and potentially causing a wheel to separate from the vehicle while driving. Rounding out the list, certain trucks carry an incorrect Gross Vehicle Weight Rating on the certification label, which can lead an operator to overload the vehicle without realizing it. The label issue affects specific build-date ranges and, on manual transmission models with a 4.10 axle ratio, may also involve a separate Canadian compliance filing.