Chrysler (FCA US) recalls 2021 RAM 2500 trucks with electrical short risk causing vehicle fires. Owners must not park inside buildings until repair.
A vehicle fire increases the risk of injury.
Chrysler is recalling certain 2021 RAM 2500 trucks due to a potential electrical short that could cause a fire. This poses a risk of injury if the vehicle catches fire, so owners should not park inside buildings or structures until the repair is complete. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/80664-ram-2500-2021-electrical-system-recall-fire-risk.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/80664-ram-2500-2021-electrical-system-recall-fire-risk · Updated October 4, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #21V163000
“RAM 2500 2021 Electrical System Recall: Fire Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated October 4, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/80664-ram-2500-2021-electrical-system-recall-fire-risk. Based on NHTSA recall 21V163000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=21V163000).
An electrical short in the Solid State Intake Heater Grid Relay could cause a vehicle fire. This fire risk increases injury likelihood, especially if the vehicle is parked inside buildings or near other vehicles.
Owners of 2021 RAM 2500 trucks with Cummins 6.7L Turbo Diesel engines are affected. Drivers who park these vehicles inside buildings or near other vehicles until the repair is done face higher fire risk.
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.
Do not park the vehicle inside buildings or structures until the repair is complete.
Dealers will inspect and, if needed, replace the Solid State Intake Heater Grid Relay.
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. Customers are advised to not park these vehicles inside of buildings or structures, or near other vehicles until the vehicle has the final repair completed. 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. Owners may contact FCA US LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US LLC's number for this recall is Y08. This recall has been superseded by recall number 21V-798.
An electrical short in the Solid State Intake Heater Grid Relay could cause a vehicle fire, increasing injury risk.
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.
Do not park inside buildings or structures until the repair is complete. Dealers will inspect and replace the relay if needed.
We’ve drafted a message you can send FCA US to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 21V163000 — FCA US FCA US
Hello,
I own a FCA US that is covered by recall 21V163000 from FCA US.
The official recall notice states: 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. Customers are advised to not park these vehicles inside of buildings or structures, or near other vehicles until the vehicle has the final repair completed. 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. Owners may contact FCA US LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US LLC's number for this recall is Y08. This recall has been superseded by recall number 21V-798.
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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