2021 Ram 1500 Service Brakes Recall 21V037000 (Ram Y04)

NHTSA recall 21V037000 (Ram recall Y04) covers about 683 2021 Ram 1500 vehicles (service brakes), filed with NHTSA Feb 1, 2021. NHTSA lists a DO-NOT-DRIVE advisory: owners should not drive these vehicles until the repair is done.

Source: NHTSA campaign 21V037000 · Data as of Nov 6, 2026 · By CarWhere Research

Do not drive: NHTSA safety advisory

NHTSA lists a do-not-drive advisory for this campaign. Owners should not drive affected vehicles until the recall repair is done.

683
vehicles affected (potential)
2021
model years
Feb 1, 2021
filed with NHTSA
Do not drive
NHTSA advisory

What's recalled

Component: Service brakes

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Ram 1500 Classic SLT trucks. Certain vehicles were built without the retaining clip that secures the master cylinder push rod to the brake pedal, which can cause the brake pedal to separate from the brake system.

The risk

A separated brake pedal can result in the driver being unable to apply the service brakes, increasing the risk of a crash.

The remedy and its status

Owners are advised to not drive their vehicles until they receive instructions on the inspection and repair, as necessary. FCA US will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and install the push rod clip, free of charge. The recall began February 9, 2021. Owners may contact FCA US customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US number for this recall is Y04.

Status: NHTSA lists Feb 9, 2021 as the owner-notification date for this campaign.

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.safercar.gov.

Ram recall number Y04

NHTSA lists the manufacturer's own recall number for 21V037000 as Y04. Owner letters and dealer service departments often use this code, so a search for "Y04 recall" refers to the same campaign.

Affected models and years

Models and model years NHTSA lists for this campaign. Not every vehicle of a listed model and year is included; check by VIN.

VehicleModel yearsMore
Ram 15002021All 1500 recallsYears to avoid

Key dates

Report filed with NHTSA
Feb 1, 2021
Owner notification
Feb 9, 2021
Recall initiated by
the manufacturer
Filed by
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)

Check your VIN for 21V037000

  1. Find the 17-character VIN on the driver-side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the door-jamb sticker, or your registration.
  2. Enter it in NHTSA's free VIN recall lookup. It shows every open recall on that exact vehicle, including this one if it applies and hasn't been repaired.
  3. If 21V037000 is open, call any Ram dealer's service department and give them the recall number (21V037000 or Y04). The repair is free.

Not sure of the exact model or year? Decode it first with the free VIN decoder.

Frequently asked questions

What is recall 21V037000?

NHTSA recall 21V037000 (Ram recall Y04) covers about 683 2021 Ram 1500 vehicles (service brakes), filed with NHTSA Feb 1, 2021. NHTSA lists a DO-NOT-DRIVE advisory: owners should not drive these vehicles until the repair is done. It covers certain 2020-2021 Ram 1500 Classic SLT trucks.

Is it safe to drive a vehicle with recall 21V037000?

No. NHTSA's record for 21V037000 carries a do-not-drive advisory: owners should not drive the vehicle until the recall repair is done. Contact a Ram dealer to arrange the repair.

How do I know if my vehicle is affected by 21V037000?

Only a VIN lookup can tell you. Not every vehicle of the listed models and years is included, and repaired vehicles drop off. Enter your 17-character VIN in NHTSA's free recall lookup at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask any Ram dealer to check it.

What is the fix for recall 21V037000, and is it free?

NHTSA's record says: "Owners are advised to not drive their vehicles until they receive instructions on the inspection and repair, as necessary." NHTSA lists Feb 9, 2021 as the owner-notification date for this campaign. Safety-recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers.

What is the Ram recall number for 21V037000?

NHTSA lists the manufacturer's own recall number as Y04. Dealers and owner letters often use that code (Y04) instead of the NHTSA campaign number 21V037000.

Sources and method

  • NHTSA recall record for 21V037000, from NHTSA's public recall campaign database. Problem, risk and remedy text is NHTSA's own wording.
  • "Vehicles affected" is NHTSA's potential-units-affected count for the whole campaign.
  • Data as of Nov 6, 2026. NHTSA updates campaigns as manufacturers file amendments, so check the official record for the latest.

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