Chrysler is recalling certain Ram 2500, 3500, 4500, and 5500 vehicles with a Cummins 6.7L Turbo Diesel engine due to an electrical issue that could cause a fire in the engine compartment, regardless of whether the ignition is on or off.
Risk if Unfixed
An electrical short in the relay can cause an engine compartment fire, which increases the risk of injury.
Free Fix
Dealers will replace the faulty relay at no cost to you. You should park your vehicle outside and away from structures until the repair is completed. FCA US will notify you when the recall repair is available and will contact you with a specific appointment time.
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Original — What Happened
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Ram 2500, 3500, 3500 Cab Chassis, and 4500, 5500 Cab Chassis vehicles equipped with a Cummins 6.7L Turbo Diesel engine. An electrical short may occur in the heater grid relay with the ignition on or off.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
An electrical short in the relay can result in an engine compartment fire with the ignition on or off, increasing the risk of injury.
Original — Remedy
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.
Your vehicle has a potential issue with a component called the Solid State Intake Heater Grid Relay, which is a small part that helps control the engine's electrical system. It's possible that this part could short circuit, causing a fire.
Risk if Unfixed
If the relay short circuits, it could cause a fire, even when the vehicle is turned off. This increases the risk of injury to you or others nearby.
Free Fix
Don't worry, this is a free fix! Take your vehicle to a dealership, and they'll inspect and replace the faulty relay. If another fix is needed, they'll apply a protective coating to the new relay to prevent future issues. All at no cost to you.
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Original — What Happened
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Ram 3500, 2500 pickup trucks, and Ram 3500, 4500, and 5500 cab chassis vehicles equipped with Cummins 6.7L Turbo Diesel engines. An electrical short in the relay may cause a vehicle fire with the ignition on or off.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
A vehicle fire increases the risk of injury.
Original — Remedy
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.
Your vehicle's electrical system has a potential problem with the Solid State Intake Heater Grid Relay, which could cause a fire.
Risk if Unfixed
If this issue isn't fixed, your vehicle could catch fire, which increases the risk of injury.
Free Fix
We'll inspect and replace the faulty relay for free, and you should park your vehicle in a safe location until the repair is complete.
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Original — What Happened
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2021 Ram 2500, 3500, and 3500, 4500, and 5500 Cab Chassis vehicles equipped with a Cummins 6.7L Turbo Diesel engine. An electrical short may occur in the Solid State Intake Heater Grid Relay, which could result in a vehicle fire.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
A vehicle fire increases the risk of injury.
Original — Remedy
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.