2021-2022 Ram 2500, Ram 3500 and others recall: relays/solenoids
Chrysler (FCA Us, LLC) reported this safety recall on October 14, 2021. It covers about 131,177 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 131,177
- reported
- Oct 14, 2021
- owners notified
- Nov 10, 2021
- related complaints
- 139
Electrical system: wiring: relays/solenoids
- 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.
- Risk
- A vehicle fire increases the risk of injury.
- 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 (the federal safety agency 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 This recall has been superseded by 23V060.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 number 21V798000
Affected vehicles
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 139 complaints about electrical problems.
2021 Ram 25002022 Ram 25002021 Ram 35002022 Ram 35002021 Ram 45002022 Ram 45002021 Ram 55002022 Ram 5500
Questions about recall 21V798000
Is there a recall on the 2021-2022 Ram 2500, Ram 3500 and others relays/solenoids?
Yes. Recall 21V798000, reported on October 14, 2021, covers about 131,177 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 21V798000?
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 (the federal safety agency 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 This recall has been superseded by 23V060.
Is the recall repair free?
Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.
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