Chrysler (fca Us, Llc) | NHTSA Recall #21V163000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 21V163000 by Chrysler (fca Us, Llc). Affecting 2021 ram 2500, 3500, and 3500, 4500, and 5500 cab chassis vehicles equipped with a cummins 6 Includes 19,214 affected units, Relay May Short and Cause Fire, component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

makesAndModels

2021 ram 2500, 3500, and 3500, 4500, and 5500 cab chassis vehicles equipped with a cummins 6

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.

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 this recall has been superseded by recall number 21v-798.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 21V163000
Report Received Date: 2021-03-11T00:00:00
Subject: Relay may short and cause fire
Component: Electrical System
Potentially Affected Units: 19,214

Details

MFR Campaign Number: Y08
Recall Type: Vehicle
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.
Consequence Summary: 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.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: N/A

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NHTSA ID: 21V163000
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Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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