Recall 21V-798
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) recalled the 2021 to 2022 Ram 2500 and 3 other models: Electrical system (wiring, relays/solenoids).
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 21V-798
- Reported
- October 14, 2021
- Vehicles affected
- 131,177 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is wrong
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-[removed]. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is Y76. This recall has been superseded by 23V060.
Notes from the manufacturer
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-[removed] (TTY 1-[removed]), or go to [link removed]