NHTSA recall 21V-880 (21V880000)
fuel system, diesel recall reported November 12, 2021 - about 222,410 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 21V880000
- Also written as
- 21V-880
- Manufacturer number
- Y78
- Reported
- November 12, 2021
- Vehicles affected
- ~222,410
- Component
- fuel system, diesel
What is being recalled
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Ram 2500, 3500 pickup trucks, and Ram 3500, 4500, and 5500 cab chassis vehicles equipped with Cummins 6.7L Turbo Diesel engines. The High Pressure Fuel Pump (HPFP) may fail, resulting in a sudden engine stall without warning.
Why it is dangerous
An engine stall increases the risk of a crash.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
Dealers will replace the HPFP, update the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) software, and inspect and replace additional fuel system components as necessary, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters to inform owners of the safety recall were mailed on January 4, 2022. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 17, 2022. Phase 2 owner notification letters are expected to be mailed on March 2, 2023. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is Y78.
Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 21V-880 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.