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- TIRES:TEMPORARY/EMERGENCY SPARE TIRE
- Problem
- Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2021 Ram 1500 vehicles. The incorrect-size spare tire may have been installed, which does not match the tire size and inflation pressure information on the tire placard. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 110, "Tire Selection And Rims."
- Risk
- A driver that relies on the incorrect spare tire inflation pressure on the tire placard label may inflate the spare tire incorrectly, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the spare tire assembly, free of charge. The owner notification letter was mailed on September 9, 2021. Owners may contact FCA US LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US LLC's number for this recall is Y62.
- 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.
What this recall means for you
Some vehicles may have been built with a spare tire of the wrong size. The tire placard lists a size and inflation pressure that do not match the spare that was installed. A driver who follows the placard may inflate the spare incorrectly, which increases the risk of a crash if the spare is needed.
The repair is free. An authorized dealer will replace the spare tire assembly at no cost to you. Owners were notified by letter mailed September 9, 2021. You can also contact FCA US LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403, referencing recall number Y62.
To find out whether your vehicle is affected, check your VIN for open recalls using the NHTSA or manufacturer lookup tools, and contact a dealer if your vehicle is listed.
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Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| RAM 1500 | 2021 |
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