2021 Ram 5500 | 2021 Ram 2500 | 2021 Ram 3500 | 2021 Ram 4500 — Electrical system
Published March 12, 2021 · Recall initiated: March 11, 2021
Summary
NHTSA records recall 21V163000, published March 12, 2021 and initiated March 11, 2021. Recalling firm: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC); 2021 Ram 5500 | 2021 Ram 2500 | 2021 Ram 3500 | 2021 Ram 4500 — Electrical system.
What's the hazard
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2021 Ram 2500, 3500, and 3500, 4500, and 5500 Cab Chassis vehicles equipped with a Cummins 6.7L Turbo Diesel engine. An electrical short may occur in the Solid State Intake Heater Grid Relay, which could result in a vehicle fire.
What to do
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. Customers are advised to not park these vehicles inside of buildings or structures, or near other vehicles until the vehicle has the final repair completed. 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. Owners may contact FCA US LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US LLC's number for this recall is Y08. This recall has been superseded by recall number 21V-798.
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Recall details
- Brand
- RAM
- Model
- 5500
- Manufacturer
- Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
- Lot
- 2021 RAM 5500 | 2021 RAM 2500 | 2021 RAM 3500 | 2021 RAM 4500
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was 2021 Ram 5500 | 2021 Ram 2500 | 2021 Ram 3500 | 2021 Ram 4500 — Electrical system recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 21V163000 on March 12, 2021. Reported hazard: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2021 Ram 2500, 3500, and 3500, 4500, and 5500 Cab Chassis vehicles equipped with a Cummins 6.7L Turbo Diesel engine. An electrical short may occur in the Solid State Intake Heater Grid Relay, which could result in a vehicle fire.
What should I do if I have this product?
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. Customers are advised to not park these vehicles inside of buildings or structures, or near other vehicles until the vehicle has the final repair completed. 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. Owners may contact FCA US LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US LLC's number for this recall is Y08. This recall has been superseded by recall number 21V-798.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: RAM. Model: 5500.