Ram 2500 recall: Electrical System:wiring:relays/solenoids
Official safety recall 21V798000 published by NHTSA.
High risk
Contact an authorised dealer of the maker. Recall repairs are free of charge.
Affected vehicles
| Vehicle | Model year | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Ram 5500 | 2021 | United States |
| Ram 5500 | 2022 | United States |
| Ram 4500 | 2021 | United States |
| Ram 4500 | 2022 | United States |
| Ram 3500 | 2021 | United States |
| Ram 3500 | 2022 | United States |
| Ram 2500 | 2021 | United States |
| Ram 2500 | 2022 | United States |
The problem
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.
A vehicle fire increases the risk of injury.
The official remedy
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 This recall has been superseded by 23V060.