NHTSA recall 21V-163 (21V163000)
electrical system recall reported March 11, 2021 - about 19,214 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 21V163000
- Also written as
- 21V-163
- Manufacturer number
- Y08
- Reported
- March 11, 2021
- Vehicles affected
- ~19,214
- Component
- electrical system
What is being recalled
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2021 Ram 2500, 3500, and 3500, 4500, and 5500 Cab Chassis vehicles equipped with a Cummins 6.7L Turbo Diesel engine. An electrical short may occur in the Solid State Intake Heater Grid Relay, which could result in a vehicle fire.
Why it is dangerous
A vehicle fire increases the risk of injury.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
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. Customers are advised to not park these vehicles inside of buildings or structures, or near other vehicles until the vehicle has the final repair completed. 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. Owners may contact FCA US LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US LLC's number for this recall is Y08. This recall has been superseded by recall number 21V-798.
Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 21V-163 when calling a dealer.
Affected 4 models
Each year links to that car's full history: every recall, owner complaints and common problems.
Source: NHTSA recall campaign data (public domain), refreshed weekly. See also the latest recall campaigns.