Use caution Vehicle recall · NHTSA · Published October 14, 2021

RAM 2500 (2021) Electrical Fire Recall: Park Away from Structures

Chrysler recalls 2021 RAM 2500 trucks with electrical short risk causing fire. Park away from buildings until fixed by dealer. Contact FCA US at 1-800-853-1403.

Plain-English summary generated from official NHTSA data by GovInfoNow · Published by Carlos Caban · How we make summaries

🇺🇸 NHTSA recall #21V798000Vehicle FCA US ›

Use caution until it’s fixed

A vehicle fire increases the risk of injury.

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✎ GovInfoNow plain-language explainer

Chrysler is recalling 2021 RAM 2500 trucks that may have an electrical short causing fire. Owners should park these vehicles away from buildings and structures until a dealer fixes the issue. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/80663-ram-2500-2021-electrical-fire-recall-park-away-from-structures.

Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/80663-ram-2500-2021-electrical-fire-recall-park-away-from-structures · Updated August 18, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #21V798000

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“RAM 2500 (2021) Electrical Fire Recall: Park Away from Structures.” GovInfoNow, updated August 18, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/80663-ram-2500-2021-electrical-fire-recall-park-away-from-structures. Based on NHTSA recall #21V798000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=21V798000).

FCA US, LLC recalled certain 2021-2022 Ram pickup and cab chassis vehicles due to a fire hazard, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration announced on Oct. 14, 2021. Owners should park vehicles outside until dealers inspect and replace the Solid State Intake Heater Grid Relay if needed.

How to tell if you have it

RAM 2500, 2021-2022
RAM 3500, 2021-2022
RAM 4500, 2021-2022
RAM 5500, 2021-2022

What to do

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; if FCA US Recall ID Y08 is open, insulating material will be applied after inspection. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403.

The hazard

An electrical short in the relay may cause a vehicle fire with the ignition on or off, increasing the risk of injury. GovInfoNow's records show NHTSA has received 108 owner complaints for the 2021 RAM 2500, including reports of crashes, fires, and injuries. For the 2022 RAM 2500, there are 190 complaints citing crashes, fires, and injuries.

Context

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) has 417 other recalls on record since Jan. 28, 2015. Other recent recalls of similar products include a 2026 Ram 2500 loss of electronic stability control recall (Oct. 6, 2026), a 2026 Ram Promaster steering recall (Sept. 29, 2026), and a 2026 Ram 1500 air bag recall (Sept. 29, 2026). Additional similar recalls include a Chevrolet Silverado 4500 brake fire recall (Dec. 6, 2025), a Mercedes-Benz EQB 300 fire risk recall (June 2, 2026), and a Western Star 47X electrical system recall (Feb. 11, 2026).

How to tell if you have this one

Check if your 2021 RAM 2500 has a Cummins 6.7L Turbo Diesel engine. The recall was notified to owners via mail on November 10, 2021.

Brand
FCA US
Category
Vehicle

Based on the official NHTSA remedy

What to do — step by step

Park Away from Structures
Move the vehicle to an open area away from buildings, structures, and other vehicles until the dealer completes repairs.
Contact Dealer for Repair
Dealers will inspect and replace the Solid State Intake Heater Grid Relay if needed; insulating material may be applied after inspection.

Official remedy

What NHTSA says to do

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.

How this recall unfolded

Recall timeline

Owners were mailed letters 27 days after NHTSA received the defect report.

Oct 14, 2021NHTSA received the defect report
Nov 10, 2021Owner letters mailed

Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.

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Subject: Recall 21V798000 — FCA US RAM 2500 (2021) Electrical Fire Recall: Park Away from Structures

Hello,

I own a RAM 2500 (2021) Electrical Fire Recall: Park Away from Structures that is covered by recall 21V798000 from FCA US.

The official recall notice states: 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.

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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Link to this recall

<a href="https://govinfonow.com/recall/80663-ram-2500-2021-electrical-fire-recall-park-away-from-structures">RAM 2500 (2021) Electrical Fire Recall: Park Away from Structures (GovInfoNow)</a>

Where this comes from

The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.

Official source: NHTSA Recall #21V798000 (October 14, 2021)
Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on August 18, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the NHTSA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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