Chrysler recalls 2021 RAM 1500 vehicles with incorrect spare tire size and inflation pressure, risking crashes if driver misuses placard labels.
A driver that relies on the incorrect spare tire inflation pressure on the tire placard label may inflate the spare tire incorrectly, increasing the risk of a crash.
Chrysler is recalling 2021 RAM 1500 vehicles that may have the wrong spare tire size and inflation pressure. This could cause crashes if drivers incorrectly inflate the spare tire using the placard label. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/80656-ram-1500-2021-spare-tire-recall-incorrect-inflation-risk.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/80656-ram-1500-2021-spare-tire-recall-incorrect-inflation-risk · Updated October 4, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #21V698000
“RAM 1500 2021 Spare Tire Recall: Incorrect Inflation Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated October 4, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/80656-ram-1500-2021-spare-tire-recall-incorrect-inflation-risk. Based on NHTSA recall 21V698000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=21V698000).
The spare tire may be the wrong size, so the inflation pressure on the placard label doesn't match the actual tire. If drivers inflate it incorrectly, it could lead to a crash.
Owners of 2021 RAM 1500 vehicles with the incorrect spare tire size and inflation pressure. Drivers who rely on the spare tire placard label for inflation are most at risk.
Check if your 2021 RAM 1500 has a spare tire that doesn't match the size and inflation pressure shown on the tire placard. The recall was announced on September 9, 2021.
Dealers will replace the spare tire assembly free of charge.
Dealers will replace the spare tire assembly, free of charge. The owner notification letter was mailed on September 9, 2021. Owners may contact FCA US LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US LLC's number for this recall is Y62.
The spare tire may be the wrong size, so the inflation pressure on the placard label doesn't match the actual tire, increasing crash risk if inflated incorrectly.
Check if your 2021 RAM 1500 has a spare tire that doesn't match the size and inflation pressure shown on the tire placard.
Dealers will replace the spare tire assembly free of charge.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Chrysler to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 21V698000 — Chrysler Chrysler Hello, I own a Chrysler that is covered by recall 21V698000 from Chrysler. The official recall notice states: Dealers will replace the spare tire assembly, free of charge. The owner notification letter was mailed on September 9, 2021. Owners may contact FCA US LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US LLC's number for this recall is Y62. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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