NHTSA recall 21V-439 (21V439000)
engine and engine cooling recall reported June 10, 2021 - about 32,002 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 21V439000
- Also written as
- 21V-439
- Manufacturer number
- Y21
- Reported
- June 10, 2021
- Vehicles affected
- ~32,002
- Component
- engine and engine cooling
What is being recalled
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Ram 3500, 4500, and 5500 cab chassis vehicles equipped with a Cummins 6.7L High Output engine. The engine calibration software may not warn about low oil volume.
Why it is dangerous
Low oil can damage the engine, causing an oil leak or a punctured engine block, increasing the risk of a fire.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
Dealers will update the engine calibration software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 25, 2021. Owners may contact FCA US LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US LLC's number for this recall is Y21.
Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 21V-439 when calling a dealer.
Affected 3 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.