Recall 21V798000: 2021–2022 Ram 2500 and 3 other models
NHTSA flags this campaign with a park-outside advisory. Check your VIN right away and follow the manufacturer’s notice.
- Report received
- Oct 14, 2021
- Manufacturer
- Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
- Potentially affected
- 131,177vehicles
- Model years
- 2021–2022
Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.
What NHTSA recorded
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.
Possible consequence
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 This recall has been superseded by 23V060.
Affected model years
Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.
- 2021 Ram 2500108 complaints
- 2022 Ram 2500181 complaints
- 2021 Ram 350062 complaints
- 2022 Ram 3500190 complaints
- 2021 Ram 45000 complaints
- 2022 Ram 45003 complaints
- 2021 Ram 55004 complaints
- 2022 Ram 550026 complaints
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.