Ram recall: Engine and engine cooling
What is 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.
What could happen
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.
Vehicles covered
- Ram 3500 2019–2020
- Ram 4500 2019–2020
- Ram 5500 2019–2020
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 21V439000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Chrysler (Fca Us, LLC)
- Reported to NHTSA
- Jun 10, 2021
- Owners notified
- Jun 25, 2021
- Vehicles or items affected
- 32,002
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- –
- Part
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Oil/lubrication
- Maker's own recall number
- Y21
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.
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- Ram recall: Electrical system Apr 9, 2026
- Jeep / Ram recall: Exterior lighting Feb 2, 2026
- Ram recall: Air bags Dec 18, 2025
- Ram recall: Electrical system Dec 1, 2025
- Ram recall: Air bags Dec 1, 2025
- Ram recall: Steering Nov 6, 2025
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.