The steering column control module in your Ram is a critical part that helps your air bag deploy properly. In some 2021-2022 models, this module could fail, preventing the air bag from working as it should.
Risk if Unfixed
If your air bag doesn't deploy as intended, you're at a higher risk of serious injury in a crash. This is a life-critical issue that requires immediate attention.
Free Fix
Your Ram dealer will replace the faulty steering column control module with a new one, absolutely free of charge. You should schedule the repair as soon as possible when you receive your recall notice.
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Original — What Happened
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Ram 1500, Ram 2500, Ram 3500, Ram 4500, and Ram 5500 vehicles. The steering column control module may cause the driver's side air bag not to deploy as intended. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
Original — Risk if Unfixed
A driver's side air bag that does not deploy as intended increases the risk of injury in a crash.
Original — Remedy
Dealers will replace the steering column control module, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed beginning December 11, 2025. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is 14C. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning November 13, 2025.
The lug nuts on your truck are the bolts that hold your wheels in place. In some 2012-2021 RAM model years, the owner's manual has incorrect information about how tight they should be.
Risk if Unfixed
If the lug nuts are over-tightened, a wheel stud could break, causing the wheel to come loose and potentially leading to a serious crash.
Free Fix
Your dealer will update your owner's manual with the correct tightening instructions and inspect your wheel studs. If any are damaged, they'll replace them for free, so be sure to schedule the repair when you get the recall notice.
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Original — What Happened
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2012-2021 RAM 3500, 3500 Cab Chassis, 4500 Cab Chassis, and 5500 Cab Chassis vehicles. Incorrect information in the Service and Owner's Manuals may cause the flanged lug nuts to be over-tightened, which could result in a broken wheel stud and possible wheel separation.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
Wheel separation can cause a vehicle crash.
Original — Remedy
Dealers will update the torque specification in the owner's manual and other published service documents. Dealers will also inspect the vehicle's wheel studs, replacing them if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on November 30, 2021. Campaign Y36 owner notification letters were mailed on November 30, 2021. Campaign Y26 owner notification letters were mailed on December 1, 2021. Owners may contact FCA US customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US's numbers for this recall are Y26 and Y36.
The heater grid relay in your Ram truck is a small electrical component that helps control the temperature in the engine compartment. In your 2021-2023 Ram 2500, 3500, 3500 Cab Chassis, or 4500, 5500 Cab Chassis with a Cummins 6.7L Turbo Diesel engine, this relay might develop an electrical short.
Risk if Unfixed
If the relay shorts out, it could cause a fire in the engine compartment, even with the ignition off, which is a serious safety risk and could lead to injury.
Free Fix
Your dealer will replace the faulty relay with a new one at no cost to you. For now, please park your vehicle outside and away from any structures until the repair is done. You'll receive a notification with more information and should contact your dealer to schedule the repair.
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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.
The relay in your Ram truck is a critical electrical component that helps control the engine. In some 2021-2022 models, this relay can short circuit and cause a fire, even with the engine off.
Risk if Unfixed
If the relay fails, a vehicle fire could start, putting you at risk of serious injury. This is a serious situation that requires immediate attention.
Free Fix
Your authorized Ram dealer will inspect and replace the faulty relay, and if needed, add protective insulation. This repair is free, and you should schedule it as soon as you receive the recall notice.
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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.
The Solid State Intake Heater Grid Relay in your Ram truck is a critical electrical component that helps keep your engine running smoothly. In some 2021 models with the 6.7L Turbo Diesel engine, this relay could develop a short circuit, which could cause a fire.
Risk if Unfixed
If the relay fails, it could start a fire in your truck, posing a serious risk of injury from burns or other accidents.
Free Fix
Your dealership will inspect the relay and replace it if necessary, and if another recall is still open, they'll add insulation to prevent future issues. This repair is free, so schedule it as soon as you get the recall notice and don't park your truck near other vehicles or in enclosed spaces until it's fixed.
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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.
