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NHTSA Recall 21V798000: Relays/solenoids (electrical system)

Park outside Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 131,177 vehicles. It affects 4 models including the RAM 2500.

131,177
vehicles potentially affected
4
models affected
2021
owners notified (November 10)
NHTSA campaign21V798000
Manufacturer campaignY76
ComponentELECTRICAL SYSTEM › WIRING › RELAYS/SOLENOIDS
Report receivedOctober 14, 2021
Owner notificationNovember 10, 2021
Initiated byManufacturer

Defect

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.

Safety 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 (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 This recall has been superseded by 23V060.

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 21V798000

Make and modelModel years
RAM 25002021, 2022
RAM 35002021, 2022
RAM 45002021, 2022
RAM 55002021, 2022

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.