Electrical short in relay may cause fire
Defect Summary
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.
Safety Consequence
A vehicle fire increases the risk of injury.
Corrective Action
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 this recall has been superseded by 23v060.
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FAQ: Recall 21V798000
Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.
What is recall 21V798000?
NHTSA recall 21V798000 was issued by Chrysler (fca Us, Llc) on October 14, 2021. It addresses: Electrical short in relay may cause fire. The recall affects approximately 131,177 vehicles, with the defect involving the Electrical System component.
How do I get this recall repaired?
Contact any authorized Chrysler (fca Us, Llc) dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 21V798000 or the manufacturer campaign number Y76. 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.
Why is this recall flagged for fire risk?
This recall has been classified as having a fire risk when parked. NHTSA generally advises affected owners to park outside, away from structures and other vehicles, until the defect is repaired.
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.