Recall 21V798000: 2021–2022 Ram 2500, 2021–2022 Ram 3500, 2021–2022 Ram 4500 +1 more

Updated from NHTSA data · How we count

Park outside: NHTSA and the manufacturer advise owners to park these vehicles outside and away from structures until the remedy is completed.

Report date
Oct 14, 2021
Vehicles affected
131,177
Models
4
Initiated by
Manufacturer

The problem

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Ram 3500, 2500 pickup trucks, and Ram 3500, 4500, and 5500 cab chassis vehicles equipped with Cummins 6.7L Turbo Diesel engines. An electrical short in the relay may cause a vehicle fire with the ignition on or off.

The risk

A vehicle fire increases the risk of injury.

The fix

Owners are advised to park these vehicles outside of buildings or structures, and not near other vehicles, until the vehicle has been remedied. Dealers will inspect and, if needed, replace the Solid State Intake Heater Grid Relay ("Relay"); if FCA US Recall ID Y08 (NHTSA Recall ID 21V-163) is open, then insulating material will be applied to the Relay after inspection. Owner notification letters were mailed November 10, 2021. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is Y76. This recall has been superseded by 23V060.

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.

Affected vehicles

Details

NHTSA campaign
21V798000
Manufacturer campaign
Y76
Manufacturer
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
Owner letters
Nov 10, 2021
Components
Electrical system:wiring:relays/solenoids (Electrical System)

Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. To see if your vehicle is included, enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov or call the manufacturer.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology