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NHTSANHTSA · Vehicles·Recall number 21V798000

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:RELAYS/SOLENOIDS

Published October 14, 2021 · Recall initiated: October 14, 2021

What's the hazard

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.

What to do

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 This recall has been superseded by 23V060.

Recall details

Brand
RAM
Model
2500
Manufacturer
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
Lot
2022 RAM 2500 | 2022 RAM 4500 | 2021 RAM 4500 | 2021 RAM 3500 | 2022 RAM 5500 | 2021 RAM 5500 | 2021 RAM 2500 | 2022 RAM 3500
Risk classification
V
Country
US
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