Ram Truck Fire Warning

[db252]

Saw this on the news this morning. It appears to deal with 2021 models only and in regards to heater electrical relays which can start an engine fire in rare occasions. They (Ram) are recommending that the trucks be parked outside and 20,000 trucks will be recalled next month.

Edit: Okay, after doing further research it seems to only deal with the Cummins motor obviously not offered in our 1500’s. Still news for those that have that motor in their 2500/3500 models.

 

[AdamChandler]

Via CNET:

A number of 2021 Ram Heavy Duty trucks will need to go back to dealerships to eventually fix a problem causing fires to break out in the engine compartment. According to documents published Tuesday with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, Ram's parent company, Stellantis, will recall a total of 19,214 pickups.

The affected trucks are the Ram 2500, 3500, 4500 and 5500. All of the affected trucks feature the 6.7-liter turbodiesel inline-six engine, the company said. According to the automaker, the source of the fires is a bad relay found in the Solid State Intake Heater Grid. Stellantis said it is aware of fires it traced back to this issue, though it's not aware of any injuries related to the problem.

Although the automaker plans to inform owners of the recall starting April 30 with mailed notices, there isn't a fix ready for the issue yet. Stellantis said it's still under development. But, when it is ready, owners will get some sort of solution carried out free of charge.

Doesn't impact 1500 owners and only impacts those with Cummins 6.7

 

[db252]

Via CNET:


Doesn't impact 1500 owners and only impacts those with Cummins 6.7

Thanks. I just saw that and updated the post.

 

[AdamChandler]

Thanks. I just saw that and updated the post.

We do have at of HD Rams people on the board though so surer helpful to share! Thanks!