2010 RAM 5500 Safety Overview
The 2010 RAM 5500 has been closely monitored for safety issues.
Official NHTSA Recalls
The NHTSA has issued 6 official safety recalls for this vehicle. Key affected components include:
- Air bags:frontal:passenger side:inflator module
- Electrical system:alternator/generator/regulator
- Air bags:frontal:driver side:inflator module
Severe Defect Warnings
Notably, some of these defects carry severe risks, such as an inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Consumer Complaints
To date, there have been no consumer complaints filed with the NHTSA for this model year.
Why It Matters
Staying informed about these safety records is critical for RAM 5500 owners to ensure ongoing reliability and safety on the road. Always consult an authorized dealer for official remedy repairs.
Latest Vehicle Recalls
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2009-2013 Jeep Wrangler, Chrysler 300, Dodge Challenge...
An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
NHTSA Recall 18V021000: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the... Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2011-2014 Dodge Charger Police vehicles, 20...
If the alternator fails, the vehicle may stall without warning, increasing the risk of a crash. There is also the possibility that the alternator may short circuit, increasing the risk of a fire.
NHTSA Recall 16V739000: If the alternator fails, the vehicle may stall without warning, increasing... Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) expanded the affected population to include 73,712 2005-2009 RAM 2500 truck...
These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules, and used as original equipment or replacement equipment. These inflators may rupture due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling. An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
NHTSA Recall 16V352000: These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as... Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2005-2009 Dodge Ram 2500, 2004-2008 Dodge R...
In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
NHTSA Recall 15V313000: In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal... Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.
Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2010-2014 Ram 2500, 3500, 4500, and...
If the connectors overheat, the fuel heater may leak fuel, increasing the risk of a fire.
NHTSA Recall 14V635000: If the connectors overheat, the fuel heater may leak fuel, increasing the... Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.
Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2008-2012 RAM 4500 and 5500 trucks ...
A failure of the tie rod assembly may result in a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
NHTSA Recall 13V527000: A failure of the tie rod assembly may result in a loss of steering control... Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.
Recent Complaints
No complaints reported.