Chrysler recalls 2021-2023 RAM 2500 trucks with electrical short in heater grid relay that may cause engine compartment fire. Owners must park away from structures until repair.
An electrical short in the relay can result in an engine compartment fire with the ignition on or off, increasing the risk of injury.
Chrysler is recalling certain 2021-2023 RAM 2500 trucks that have an electrical short in the heater grid relay. This short can cause engine compartment fires with the ignition on or off, posing a fire risk that could lead to injury. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/80665-ram-2500-2021-2023-electrical-short-risk-engine-fire-hazard.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/80665-ram-2500-2021-2023-electrical-short-risk-engine-fire-hazard · Updated October 4, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #23V060000
“RAM 2500 (2021-2023) Electrical Short Risk: Engine Fire Hazard.” GovInfoNow, updated October 4, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/80665-ram-2500-2021-2023-electrical-short-risk-engine-fire-hazard. Based on NHTSA recall 23V060000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=23V060000).
An electrical short in the heater grid relay can cause the engine compartment to catch fire whether the ignition is on or off. This fire risk increases the chance of injury to the vehicle owner or others nearby.
Owners of 2021-2023 RAM 2500 trucks with Cummins 6.7L Turbo Diesel engines are affected. Those who have the heater grid relay installed in the vehicle are most at risk.
Check if your RAM 2500 has a Cummins 6.7L Turbo Diesel engine and was manufactured between 2021 and 2023. The recall covers specific model years and engine types.
Move your vehicle to a safe location away from buildings or other structures until the repair is completed.
Call 1-800-853-1403 to confirm your vehicle is affected and schedule the free relay replacement.
Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the recall repair is complete. Dealers will replace the relay, free of charge. This will be a Phased campaign. Phase 1 will include 2023 model year vehicles. FCA US will notify dealers on or about 3/23/2023 and begin notifying owners on or about 4/5/2023. Phase 2 will include 2022 model year vehicles and Phase 3 will include 2021 model year vehicles. FCA US will notify dealers and owners on or about 4/27/2023 for Phase 2 and 5/11/2023 for Phase 3. Interim owner notification letters informing owners of the safety risk were mailed March 28, 2023. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed April 5, 2023. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is 13A. This recall is an expansion of and supersedes recall number 21V-798.
2021-2023 RAM 2500 trucks with Cummins 6.7L Turbo Diesel engines.
Check if your RAM 2500 has a Cummins 6.7L Turbo Diesel engine and was manufactured between 2021 and 2023.
Phase 1 (2023 models) will be repaired starting April 5, 2023. Phase 2 (2022 models) and Phase 3 (2021 models) will follow in late April and early May 2023.
We’ve drafted a message you can send RAM to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 23V060000 — RAM RAM Hello, I own a RAM that is covered by recall 23V060000 from RAM. The official recall notice states: Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the recall repair is complete. Dealers will replace the relay, free of charge. This will be a Phased campaign. Phase 1 will include 2023 model year vehicles. FCA US will notify dealers on or about 3/23/2023 and begin notifying owners on or about 4/5/2023. Phase 2 will include 2022 model year vehicles and Phase 3 will include 2021 model year vehicles. FCA US will notify dealers and owners on or about 4/27/2023 for Phase 2 and 5/11/2023 for Phase 3. Interim owner notification letters informing owners of the safety risk were mailed March 28, 2023. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed April 5, 2023. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is 13A. This recall is an expansion of and supersedes 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? Thank you.
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