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.
A vehicle fire increases the risk of injury.
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.
An electrical short in the relay can cause a vehicle fire when the ignition is on or off. This fire risk increases injury potential, especially if the vehicle is parked near flammable materials.
Owners of 2021 RAM 2500 trucks with Cummins 6.7L Turbo Diesel engines are affected. Drivers and passengers are at risk if the vehicle catches fire.
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.
Move the vehicle to an open area away from buildings, structures, and other vehicles until the dealer completes repairs.
Dealers will inspect and replace the Solid State Intake Heater Grid Relay if needed; insulating material may be applied after inspection.
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 This recall has been superseded by 23V060.
An electrical short in the relay can cause a vehicle fire with the ignition on or off, increasing injury risk.
Your 2021 RAM 2500 with a Cummins 6.7L Turbo Diesel engine is affected. The recall was notified to owners via mail on November 10, 2021.
Park the vehicle away from buildings and structures until a dealer inspects and repairs the relay.
We’ve drafted a message you can send FCA US to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 21V798000 — FCA US FCA US
Hello,
I own a FCA US 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?
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