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2015 Ram 5500

Everything Canada’s open data holds on this vehicle: what has been recalled, what it costs to run, and how efficient it is compared with everything else on the road.

Recalls

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Fuel, a year

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Recalls

Good news: Recall repairs cost you nothing. Book with any manufacturer dealer and quote the recall number — no time limit, however many owners the vehicle has had.

Wheels

Transport Canada recall 2021336 · manufacturer campaign Y26 / Y36

28 May 2021

Transport Canada lists: 3500 2012–2021 · 4500 2012–2021 · 5500 2012–2021

What is wrong

On certain pickup and chassis-cab trucks, the owner's manual and service manual list the wrong torque specification for the wheel nuts. As a result, some trucks may have had the lug nuts over-tightened during servicing. This can damage the wheel studs and, over time, they could break. If this happens, a wheel could separate from the truck. Note: This recall only affects trucks equipped with dual rear wheels and flanged lug nuts.

Why it matters

A wheel separation could cause a loss of control and increase the risk of a crash. A wheel that separates could also hit another person or vehicle.

What the dealer will do

FCA Canada will contact owners by mail and instruct you to take your truck to a dealer to inspect and replace the wheel studs, as necessary. They will also provide an update for the torque specification listed in the owner's manual.

30,899 vehicles affected in CanadaLight Truck & VanSafety Mfr

Engine

Transport Canada recall 2018269 · manufacturer campaign U49 U59 U60 U61 U62 U63 U64 U65 U73

17 May 2018

Transport Canada lists: 200 2015–2017 · 300 2014–2018 · Pacifica 2017–2018 · Challenger 2015–2018 · and 11 more

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, an electronic fault may create a situation where the cruise control cannot be deactivated. If this occurs and the driver does not apply the brakes or shift the transmission to neutral, the vehicle could maintain speed or accelerate without warning, increasing the risk of a crash causing injury and/or damage to property.

What the dealer will do

Dealers will inspect the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) software and perform an update as necessary. Note: In the interim, owners are advised not to use the cruise control until the vehicle is repaired.

635,880 vehicles affected in CanadaTruck - Med. & H.D.Safety Mfr

Accessories

Transport Canada recall 2017663 · manufacturer campaign T82

22 December 2017

Transport Canada lists: Pacifica 2018 · Town 2014–2016 · Caliber 2007 · Challenger 2009 · and 14 more

What is wrong

On certain vehicles equipped with the Roadside Emergency Kit containing a Kidde fire extinguishers with black plastic handles and valves, the fire extinguishers may become clogged or require excessive force to activate. Also, the nozzle may detach from the valve assembly with enough force that it could cause injury, and fail to discharge. In case of fire, failure of the extinguisher to function could result in injury and/or property damage.

What the dealer will do

Dealers will replace the suspect Kidde fire extinguisher with a new Kidde fire extinguisher with a steel nozzle. For more information about recalled fire extinguishers, please visit <a href="https://inmarmarketaction.com/kidde/Kidde284CA/">www.kidde.com</a>.

7,391 vehicles affected in CanadaCarSafety Mfr

Powertrain

Transport Canada recall 2017659 · manufacturer campaign T79

21 December 2017

Transport Canada lists: 1500 2009–2017 · 2500 2010–2017 · 3500 2010–2017 · 4500 2011–2017 · and 1 more

What is wrong

On certain vehicles equipped with a steering column gear shifter, the brake transmission shift interlock (BTSI) may become inoperative. This could allow the steering column gear shifter lever to be shifted out of the PARK (P) position without depressing the service brake pedal or having the key in the ignition, which could result in unintended vehicle movement, increasing the risk of a crash causing injury and/or damage to property.

What the dealer will do

Dealers will inspect and replace the BTSI as necessary. The Body Control Module (BCM) will also be updated.

290,200 vehicles affected in CanadaLight Truck & VanSafety Mfr

Engine

Transport Canada recall 2017441 · manufacturer campaign T51

13 September 2017

Transport Canada lists: 2500 2013–2017 · 3500 2013–2017 · 4500 2013–2017 · 5500 2013–2017

What is wrong

On certain vehicles equipped with 6.7 litre diesel engines, the water pump could fail. This could result in an underhood fire causing injury and/or property damage.

What the dealer will do

Dealers will replace the water pump with a new one.

49,697 vehicles affected in CanadaLight Truck & VanSafety Mfr

Suspension

Transport Canada recall 2015328 · manufacturer campaign R34

22 July 2015

Transport Canada lists: 4500 2015 · 5500 2015

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, the front suspension upper control arms may have been improperly welded during the manufacturing process. This could cause the weld connecting the bushing loop to the upper control arm to break without any warning resulting in a loss of vehicle stability, increasing the risk of a crash causing injury and/or damage to property.

What the dealer will do

Dealers will inspect and replace any defective front suspension upper control arms.

32 vehicles affected in CanadaTruck - Med. & H.D.Safety Mfr

Powertrain

Transport Canada recall 2015204 · manufacturer campaign R17

14 May 2015

Transport Canada lists: 4500 2014–2015 · 5500 2014–2015

What is wrong

Certain cab and chassis vehicles equipped with 6.4L gasoline engines may have been configured with a 171 km/h governed maximum speed, while the tires on the vehicle are rated to a maximum speed of 140 km/h. Vehicle operation at speeds greater than the speed rating of the tires may result in a tire failure, increasing the risk of a crash.

What the dealer will do

Dealers will update vehicle software.

169 vehicles affected in CanadaLight Truck & VanSafety Mfr

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Common questions

Does the 2015 Ram 5500 have any recalls?
Transport Canada has 8 recalls on record for the 2015 Ram 5500. Recall repairs are free at any manufacturer dealer.

Source: Transport Canada — Vehicle Recalls Database; NRCan — Fuel consumption ratings. Data current as of 30 July 2026. Running cost uses Ontario average prices (155 ¢/L, 14.5 ¢/kWh), which are hand-maintained estimates. 30,784 rated vehicles on file.