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title: "2021 Ram 3500 issues"
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brand: "ram"
model: "3500"
year: 2021
url: "https://www.rigfixhq.com/issues/ram/3500/2021"
markdownUrl: "https://www.rigfixhq.com/issues/ram/3500/2021.md"
---

# 2021 Ram 3500

Official NHTSA recalls for this model year. Owner reports follow in a separate section.

These are official NHTSA recalls. A model year on a campaign is not proof a VIN is included. Owner reports are not included.

## Official recalls

### 21V-798

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:RELAYS/SOLENOIDS

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.

[Campaign page](https://www.rigfixhq.com/recalls/21V-798) · [markdown](https://www.rigfixhq.com/recalls/21V-798.md)

### 21V-925

AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW:CURTAIN

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Ram 2500, Ram 3500, and 2021 Ram 1500 Classic pickup trucks.  The side air bag inflatable curtain (SABIC) assemblies may have been manufactured with the incorrect amount of compressed gas, which can result in an improper air bag deployment.

[Campaign page](https://www.rigfixhq.com/recalls/21V-925) · [markdown](https://www.rigfixhq.com/recalls/21V-925.md)

### 21V-398

WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS

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.

[Campaign page](https://www.rigfixhq.com/recalls/21V-398) · [markdown](https://www.rigfixhq.com/recalls/21V-398.md)

### 21V-163

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

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.

[Campaign page](https://www.rigfixhq.com/recalls/21V-163) · [markdown](https://www.rigfixhq.com/recalls/21V-163.md)

### 22V-140

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2019-2022 Ram 2500 and 2021-2022 Dodge Durango vehicles, and 2019-2022 3500 cab chassis with GVWR less than 10,000 lbs.  The ABS control module software may prevent the electronic stability control (ESC) malfunction indicator light from illuminating during certain conditions.  As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 126, "Electronic Stability Control Systems."

[Campaign page](https://www.rigfixhq.com/recalls/22V-140) · [markdown](https://www.rigfixhq.com/recalls/22V-140.md)

### 22V-835

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

FCA US, LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain 2020-2023 Ram 2500 and 2020-2022 Ram 3500 vehicles.  A build-up of pressure and heat inside the transmission may result in a transmission fluid leak from the dipstick tube.

[Campaign page](https://www.rigfixhq.com/recalls/22V-835) · [markdown](https://www.rigfixhq.com/recalls/22V-835.md)

### 22V-904

STRUCTURE:BODY:TAILGATE:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2019-2022 Ram 1500, 2500, and 3500 pickup trucks.  The tailgate may not latch properly due to misaligned tailgate strikers, which could result in the tailgate opening while driving.

[Campaign page](https://www.rigfixhq.com/recalls/22V-904) · [markdown](https://www.rigfixhq.com/recalls/22V-904.md)

### 23V-060

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:RELAYS/SOLENOIDS

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.

[Campaign page](https://www.rigfixhq.com/recalls/23V-060) · [markdown](https://www.rigfixhq.com/recalls/23V-060.md)

### 25V-765

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL

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."

[Campaign page](https://www.rigfixhq.com/recalls/25V-765) · [markdown](https://www.rigfixhq.com/recalls/25V-765.md)


## Owner reports

Owner reports are not official NHTSA recalls. Each report cites a public complaint, bulletin, forum thread, or manufacturer page. It is not a failure rate, a diagnosis, or a repair procedure.

No owner report for this model year.

HTML page: https://www.rigfixhq.com/issues/ram/3500/2021