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🔥 Fire riskNHTSA 21V439📅 Jun 10, 2021

2019–2020 Ram 3500 & 2019–2020 Ram 4500 + 1 more recall: engine

⚠️ What's wrong

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Ram 3500, 4500, and 5500 cab chassis vehicles equipped with a Cummins 6.7L High Output engine. The engine calibration software may not warn about low oil volume.

💥 The risk

Low oil can damage the engine, causing an oil leak or a punctured engine block, increasing the risk of a fire.

🔧 The fix

Dealers will update the engine calibration software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 25, 2021. Owners may contact FCA US LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US LLC's number for this recall is Y21.

Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
NHTSA campaign
21V439000
Manufacturer recall #
Y21
Manufacturer
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
Vehicles affected
32,002
Component
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OIL/LUBRICATION
Owner phone
1-800-853-1403
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
Jun 25, 2021
Recall started by
MFR
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Vehicles in this recall

Is your car affected? Recalls apply to specific VINs. Check my VIN

FAQ

Is the 21V439 recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)

Which vehicles are included in recall 21V439?

2019–2020 Ram 3500 & 2019–2020 Ram 4500 + 1 more. 32,002 vehicles may be affected. Check your exact car with its 17-character VIN.

What should I do?

Check your VIN, then call any authorized Ram dealer to book the free repair or call the manufacturer at 1-800-853-1403.