NHTSA Recall 21V698000: Temporary/emergency spare tire (tires)
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 2 vehicles. It affects 2021 RAM 1500.
| NHTSA campaign | 21V698000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | Y62 |
| Component | TIRES › TEMPORARY/EMERGENCY SPARE TIRE |
| Report received | September 9, 2021 |
| Owner notification | September 9, 2021 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
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."
Safety 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.
Vehicles covered by recall 21V698000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| RAM 1500 | 2021 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.