Ram Expands Recall Over Fire Risk for 2021-23 HD, Chassis-Cab Trucks
Ram is once again recalling some of its latest 2500 and 3500 heavy-duty pickup trucks in an effort to stamp out a fire risk related to an electrical connector.
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Affected trucks include model-year 2021-23 Ram 2500 and 3500 HD pickups, as well as 3500, 4500 and 5500 chassis cabs, equipped with Cummins 6.7-liter turbo-diesel engines and previous-generation heater-grid relays. Ram parent Stellantis conducted an investigation and discovered the intake heater-grid relays on certain trucks may exhibit overheating, which could lead to a fire.
This isn’t the first time Ram has issued such a recall. More than 131,000 trucks were previously recalled in October 2021, and the problem was first uncovered that March in a population of more than 19,000 trucks. The company said it is aware of six such potentially related fires, but no related accidents or injuries.
To resolve the issue, dealers will replace the electrical connector for free, but until then, owners are advised not to park indoors. A notification letter will be sent in March, but those with further questions can call Stellantis at 800-853-1403, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s vehicle-safety hotline at 888-327-4236, or visit its website to check their vehicle identification number and learn more.
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