Relay may short and cause fire
Defect Summary
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.
Safety Consequence
A vehicle fire increases the risk of injury.
Corrective Action
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 this recall has been superseded by recall number 21v-798.
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FAQ: Recall 21V163000
Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.
What is recall 21V163000?
NHTSA recall 21V163000 was issued by Chrysler (fca Us, Llc) on March 11, 2021. It addresses: Relay may short and cause fire. The recall affects approximately 19,214 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.
How do I get this recall repaired?
Contact any authorized Chrysler (fca Us, Llc) dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 21V163000 or the manufacturer campaign number Y08. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.
Is my vehicle included in this recall?
The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.
How long do I have to get a recall repair done?
There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.
Where does the data on this page come from?
All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.