---
title: "21V-163 recall: Ram 2500 and 3500"
kind: "recall"
source: "nhtsa"
campaignId: "21V-163"
url: "https://www.rigfixhq.com/recalls/21V-163"
markdownUrl: "https://www.rigfixhq.com/recalls/21V-163.md"
---

# 21V-163 recall: Ram 2500 and 3500

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

**Campaign:** 21V-163
**Manufacturer:** Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
**Component:** ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
**Filed:** March 11, 2021
**NHTSA:** https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=21V163

## The problem

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.

## The safety risk

A vehicle fire increases the risk of injury.

## The 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  This recall has been superseded by recall number 21V-798.


## Owner letters

- Owner notification letters were mailed November 10, 2021.

## Rigs named in this campaign

A model year on this list is not proof a VIN is included.

- 2021 Ram 2500: [year page](https://www.rigfixhq.com/issues/ram/2500/2021) · [markdown](https://www.rigfixhq.com/issues/ram/2500/2021.md)
- 2021 Ram 3500: [year page](https://www.rigfixhq.com/issues/ram/3500/2021) · [markdown](https://www.rigfixhq.com/issues/ram/3500/2021.md)


HTML page: https://www.rigfixhq.com/recalls/21V-163