CarRecallWatch- Component
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Problem
- 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.
- Risk
- A vehicle fire increases the risk of injury.
- Remedy
- 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 This recall has been superseded by recall number 21V-798.
- 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.safercar.gov.
What this recall means for you
Certain diesel-powered cab chassis trucks may develop an electrical short in the solid state intake heater grid relay. The short can lead to a vehicle fire, which raises the risk of injury.
Until the repair is complete, do not park the vehicle inside a building or structure, or near other vehicles. Dealers will inspect the relay and replace it if needed, and may apply insulating material to the relay in some cases. The repair is free at an authorized dealer. Owner notification letters were mailed November 10, 2021, and you can contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Check your VIN for open recalls, since this recall has been superseded by recall 21V-798.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| RAM 2500 | 2021 |
|---|---|
| RAM 3500 | 2021 |
| RAM 4500 | 2021 |
| RAM 5500 | 2021 |