2021–2022 Ram (4 models) Electrical System Recall 21V798000 (Ram Y76)

NHTSA recall 21V798000 (Ram recall Y76) covers about 131,177 2021–2022 Ram (4 models) vehicles (electrical system), filed with NHTSA Oct 14, 2021. NHTSA lists a PARK-OUTSIDE advisory: owners should park outside and away from buildings until the repair is done.

Source: NHTSA campaign 21V798000 · Data as of Nov 6, 2026 · By CarWhere Research

Park outside: NHTSA safety advisory

NHTSA lists a park-outside advisory for this campaign. Owners should park affected vehicles outside and away from buildings until the recall repair is done.

131,177
vehicles affected (potential)
2021–2022
model years
Oct 14, 2021
filed with NHTSA
Park outside
NHTSA advisory

What's recalled

Component: 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.

The risk

A vehicle fire increases the risk of injury.

The remedy and its status

Owners are advised to park these vehicles outside of buildings or structures, and not near other vehicles, until the vehicle has been remedied. 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. 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. This recall has been superseded by 23V060.

Status: NHTSA lists Nov 10, 2021 as the owner-notification date for this campaign.

Ram recall number Y76

NHTSA lists the manufacturer's own recall number for 21V798000 as Y76. Owner letters and dealer service departments often use this code, so a search for "Y76 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 25002021–2022All 2500 recallsYears to avoid
Ram 35002021–2022All 3500 recallsYears to avoid
Ram 45002021–2022All 4500 recallsYears to avoid
Ram 55002021–2022All 5500 recallsYears to avoid

Key dates

Report filed with NHTSA
Oct 14, 2021
Owner notification
Nov 10, 2021
Recall initiated by
the manufacturer
Filed by
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)

Check your VIN for 21V798000

  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 21V798000 is open, call any Ram dealer's service department and give them the recall number (21V798000 or Y76). 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 21V798000?

NHTSA recall 21V798000 (Ram recall Y76) covers about 131,177 2021–2022 Ram (4 models) vehicles (electrical system), filed with NHTSA Oct 14, 2021. NHTSA lists a PARK-OUTSIDE advisory: owners should park outside and away from buildings until the repair is done. It covers 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.

Is it safe to drive a vehicle with recall 21V798000?

NHTSA's record for 21V798000 carries a park-outside advisory: owners should park outside and away from buildings and other vehicles until the recall repair is done.

How do I know if my vehicle is affected by 21V798000?

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 21V798000, and is it free?

NHTSA's record says: "Owners are advised to park these vehicles outside of buildings or structures, and not near other vehicles, until the vehicle has been remedied." NHTSA lists Nov 10, 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 21V798000?

NHTSA lists the manufacturer's own recall number as Y76. Dealers and owner letters often use that code (Y76) instead of the NHTSA campaign number 21V798000.

Sources and method

  • NHTSA recall record for 21V798000, 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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