2021 Dodge and Chrysler Recalls and Safety Alerts

Chrysler is recalling 346 Mopar Trailer Reverse Steering Control Modules (TRSCM) with part numbers 68423566AE and 68423566AF.

The TRSCM may prevent the rearview image from displaying.

A rearview camera that does not display an image reduces the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.

What to do

Chrysler will repurchase the TRSCMs.

Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed on January 12, 2022.

Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is Y85.

Chrysler is recalling 38,157 model year 2021 Ram 1500 pickup trucks.

The Trailer Reverse Steering Control Module (TRSCM) may prevent the rearview image from displaying.

A rearview camera that does not display an image reduces the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.

What to do

A remedy for this issue is currently under development. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed on January 12, 2022.

Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at (800) 853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is Y80.

Chrysler is recalling 22 model year 2022 Ram 1500 pickup trucks.

The vehicles may have been built with incompatible heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems (HVAC), resulting in the windshield defrosting and defogging system being inoperable to drivers.

An inoperable defrosting and defogging system can reduce visibility for drivers in certain conditions, increasing the risk of a crash.

What to do

Chrysler will repurchase the affected vehicles. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed on December 30, 2021.

Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at (800) 853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is Y88.

Chrysler is recalling 1,622 model year 2019 Fiat 124 Spiders.

The impeller inside the fuel pump may be deformed, potentially causing the fuel pump to fail.

Fuel pump failure may cause an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.

What to do

Dealers will replace the fuel pump free of charge.

Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed on January 1, 2022.

Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at (800) 853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is Y92.

Chrysler is recalling 11,419 model year 2020-2021 Alfa Romeo Stelvios and Giulias.

The fuel line sensor housing may crack and leak fuel.

A fuel leak may cause an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash. It also increases the risk of fire in the presence of an ignition source.

What to do

Dealers will inspect and replace the fuel line sensor housing -- as necessary -- free of charge.

Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed on January 1, 2022.

Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at (800) 853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is Y91.

Chrysler is recalling 4,132 Mopar High Pressure Fuel Pumps and Mopar 6.7L Cummins Turbo Diesel Engines.

A full list of the recalled part numbers may be found here.

The High Pressure Fuel Pump (HPFP) may fail, resulting in a sudden engine stall without warning that could increase the risk of a crash.

What to do

Dealers will repurchase the affected high-pressure fuel pumps and engines.

Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed on January 1, 2022.

Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at (800) 853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is Y87.

Chrysler is recalling 222,410 model year 2019-2020 Ram 2500, &3500 pickup trucks, and Ram 3500, 4500, and 5500 cab chassis vehicles equipped with Cummins 6.7L Turbo Diesel engines.

The High Pressure Fuel Pump (HPFP) may fail, resulting in a sudden engine stall without warning that increases the risk of a crash.

What to do

Dealers will replace the HPFP, update the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) software, and inspect and replace additional fuel system components -- as necessary -- free of charge.

Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed on January 1, 2022.

Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at (800) 853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is Y78.

Chrysler is recalling 4,837 model year 2021 Dodge Durangos.

The rear spoiler may not be aligned properly with the roof, resulting in damage to the spoiler during liftgate use.

A damaged rear spoiler could detach and become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.

What to do

Dealers will inspect and replace the rear spoiler -- as necessary -- free of charge.

Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed on December 17, 2021.

Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at (800) 853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is Y73.

Chrysler is recalling 185 model year 2020 Alfa Romeo Giulias.

The vehicles may have tires that have a lesser load rating than intended for the vehicle.

Incorrect tires can result in the operator overloading the vehicle and increasing the risk of a crash.

What to do

Dealers will replace the tires and update the owner's manual with the correct load rating free of charge.

Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed on December 22, 2021.

Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at (800) 853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is Y83.

Chrysler is recalling 131,177 vehicles due to an electrical short in the relay that could cause them to catch on fire, regardless of whether the ignition is on or off. 

The recall covers 2021-2022 Ram 3500, 2500 pickup trucks, and Ram 3500, 4500, and 5500 cab chassis vehicles equipped with Cummins 6.7L Turbo Diesel engines. Officials say a remedy for the issue is currently under development. 

What to do

Vehicle owners are being advised to park their vehicles outside and away from any structures or vehicles until the electrical short problem can be addressed. This will lower the risk of the vehicles causing more damage if they do catch on fire.

Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed on Dec. 3, 2021.

Consumers can contact FCA US, LLC -- Chrysler’s parent company -- at 1-800-853-1403 for more information. 

Chrysler is recalling 23,853 model year 2019-2021 Ram ProMaster City vans.

If one or both turn signal lights fail, the flashing rate may not change to warn the driver of the failure.

The driver may be unaware that the turn signals are not signaling their intentions to other drivers, which can increase the risk of a crash.

What to do

Dealers will update the Body Controller Module (BCM) software free of charge.

Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed on November 10, 2021.

Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at (800) 853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is Y71.

Chrysler is recalling 8,379 model year 2021 Ram ProMaster City and Ram ProMaster vehicles.

The seat belt automatic locking retractors may deactivate early, which can prevent the child restraint system from securing properly.

An unsecured child restraint system can increase the risk of injury in a crash.

What to do

Dealers will inspect and replace the seat belt retractors -- as necessary -- free of charge.

Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed October 29, 2021.

Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at (800) 853- 1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is Y61.

Chrysler is recalling 135 model year 2021 Dodge Challengers.

The recalled vehicles do not illuminate their safety system status indicators sufficiently in both daylight and nighttime driving conditions.

Without visible safety system indicators, a driver may not receive information regarding vehicle safety, increasing the risk of injury or a crash.

What to do

Dealers will re-program instrument clusters with the correct software version free of charge.

Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed October 15, 2021.

Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-140. Chrysler's number for this recall is Y58.

Chrysler is recalling 14,410 model year 2020 Jeep Wranglers with the 2.0 Liter engine.

A cracked fuel supply line connector may leak fuel into the engine compartment.

A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of fire.

What to do

Dealers will inspect and replace the fuel supply line -- as needed -- free of charge.

Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed October 15, 2021.

Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at (800) 853-140. Chrysler's number for this recall is Y10.

Chrysler is recalling 212,373 model year 2015-2020 Ram 1500 Classics, model year 2015-2016 Ram 3500s & Ram 2500s and model year2016 Ram 3500 Cab Chassis with a gross vehicle weight rating less than 10,000 lbs.

The side airbag inflatable curtain (SABIC) inflator end cap may detach from the inflator, or the inflator sidewall may rupture.

A separated inflator end cap or inflator rupture can allow compressed gas to escape, resulting in the end cap or other components being propelled into the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury or crash.

What to do

Dealers will inspect and replace -- as necessary -- the SABIC assemblies free of charge.

Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed October 1, 2021.

Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is Y55.

Chrysler is recalling 2,247 Mopar right and left-side Crew Cab, Quad Cab, Mega Cab, and Standard Cab side airbag inflatable curtains (SABIC) sold as replacement parts.

The SABIC inflator end cap may detach from the inflator, or the inflator sidewall may rupture.

A separated inflator end cap or inflator rupture can allow compressed gas to escape, resulting in the end cap or other components being propelled towards a person, or into a vehicle, increasing the risk of injury or crash.

What to do

Dealers will inspect and replace -- as necessary -- the SABIC assemblies free of charge.

Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed October 1, 2021.

Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at (800) 853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is Y56.

Chrysler is recalling 21,258 model year 2020-2021 Dodge Challengers & Chargers, and Chrysler 300s.

The windshield may not have been properly bonded to the vehicle during manufacturing, allowing it to detach in a crash.

A windshield that separates from the vehicle in a crash can increase the risk of injury.

What to do

Dealers will remove and replace the front windshield urethane sealant free of charge.

Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed August 27, 2021.

Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at (800) 853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is Y47.

Chrysler is recalling 14,096 model year 2021 Ram 1500s with a trailer reverse steering module (TRSCM).

The rearview camera image may not display.

A rearview camera that does not display an image reduces the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.

What to do

Dealers will update the TRSCM software free of charge.

Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed July 30, 2021.

Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is Y30.

Chrysler is recalling 32,002 model year 2019-2020 Ram 3500, 4500 and 5500 cab chassis vehicles with a Cummins 6.7L High Output engine.

The engine calibration software may not warn about low oil volume.

Low oil can damage the engine, causing an oil leak or a punctured engine block, increasing the risk of a fire.

What to do

Dealers will update the engine calibration software free of charge.

Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed July 30, 2021.

Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is Y21.

Chrysler is recalling 447,985 model year 2012-2021 RAM 3500, 3500 Cab Chassis, 4500 Cab Chassis and 5500 Cab Chassis vehicles.

Incorrect information in the service and owner's manuals may cause the flanged lug nuts to be over-tightened, which could result in a broken wheel stud and possible wheel separation.

Wheel separation can cause a vehicle crash.

What to do

Dealers will update the torque specification in the owner's manual and other published service documents.

Dealers will also inspect the vehicle's wheel studs, replacing them -- if necessary -- free of charge.

Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed July 16, 2021. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at (800) 853-1403.

Chrysler's numbers for this recall are Y26 and Y36.

Chrysler is recalling nine model year 2019-2021 Alfa Romeo Stelvios and model year 2020-2021 Alfa Romeo Giulias.

Hard braking may cause the Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) Hydraulic Control Unit (HCU) rotor shaft to separate, a reduction of braking assist, and a loss of ABS.

The loss of braking assistance and ABS functionality can reduce overall braking performance, increasing the risk of a crash.

What to do

Dealers will replace the ABS HCU free of charge.

Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed June 23, 2021.

Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at (800) 853-1403.

Chrysler is recalling 2,721 model year 2020-2021 Dodge Durangos. The side airbag inflatable curtain fastener may be loose or missing.

A loose or missing fastener may cause the side curtain airbag to deploy incorrectly, increasing the risk of injury.

What to do

Dealers will tighten or replace the fastener free of charge.

The recall is expected to begin June 11, 2021.

Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at (800) 853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is Y16.

Chrysler is recalling 1,222 model year 2021 Alfa Romeo Stelvios.

An improperly crimped clamp may allow the side curtain airbag cushion and inflator to separate, causing an incomplete deployment or preventing the deployment of the airbag.

An incomplete or non-deployment of the side curtain airbag increases the risk of injury in a crash.

What to do

Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the sideair bag inflatable curtain assembly free of charge.

The recall is expected to begin May 19, 2021.

Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at (800) 853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is Y15.

Chrysler is recalling model year 2021 Ram 2500, 3500, and 3500, 4500 & 5500 Cab Chassis trucks with a Cummins 6.7L Turbo Diesel engine.

An electrical short may occur in the Solid State Intake Heater Grid Relay, which could result in a vehicle fire posing an injury risk.

What to do

The remedy is currently under development.

The recall is expected to begin April 30, 2021.

Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at (800) 853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is Y08.

Chrysler is recalling four model year 2020-2021 Ram ProMaster City vans.

The Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) module may have internal damage, which could result in a loss of braking performance or autonomous braking functions.

The loss of braking performance or autonomous braking functions can increase the risk of a crash without warning.

What to do

Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the ABS module free of charge.

The recall is expected to begin April 28, 2021.

Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at (800) 853-1403.

Chrysler is recalling 24 model year 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.

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

What to do

Owners are advised to not drive their vehicles until they receive instructions on the inspection and any necessary repairs.

Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and install the push rod clip free of charge.

The recall is expected to begin February 15, 2021.

Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at (800) 853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is Y04.

Fiat Chrysler (FCA) completed its merger with European automaker Peugeot over the weekend and announced the combined company has a new name -- Stellantis.

The move took some automotive experts by surprise since carmakers spend billions of dollars building name recognition for their brand. But others said the move resolves the sticky issue of which company name would come first, as in the case of Fiat Chrysler.

Stellantis is now the world’s fourth-largest automaker. When it finally announced its commitment to merge with Peugeot a year ago, FCA estimated the merged company would sell 8.7 million vehicles annually, with an operating profit margin of around 6.6 percent. 

Both companies said the merger would put the new automaker in a strong financial position that would give it significant flexibility and the budget to carry out strategic plans and invest in new technologies throughout the cycle.

"This is a union of two companies with incredible brands and a skilled and dedicated workforce,” FCA CEO Mike Manley said in December 2019. Both have faced the toughest of times and have emerged as agile, smart, formidable competitors.”

FCA was created by the merger of Chrysler, one of the “big three” U.S. automakers, and Italian carmaker Fiat. Chrysler was founded in 1925 and struggled through the 1970s. However, it enjoyed a rebirth in the 1980s under the leadership of CEO Lee Iacocca. 

Will stick with 14 brands

Executives at the combined company said Stellantis will continue to operate 14 current brands, seven from each company. However, it’s unclear which models will make the cut and which ones will go the way of the Studebaker. 

In Car and Driver’s recent list of the best-selling vehicles in America, only three FCA models were in the top 25 -- the Jeep Cherokee, Jeep Wrangler, and Ram pickup.

Meanwhile, The Wall Street Journal suggests the Stellantis brand for an automaker may take some getting used to. It quotes several automotive writers who panned the name selection, saying Stellantis sounds more like a prescription medication. 

One headline announcing the name change carried the headline, “Take two Stellantis and call me in the morning.”

On Monday morning, shareholders of Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) and France’s PSA -- parent company of Peugeot, Citroen and Opelar -- approved a merger of the two companies. 

The $58 million tie-up will create the fourth-largest automaker in the world, behind Volkswagen, Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi, and Toyota. The combined company will go by the name Stellantis. 

Officials have said the merger will yield billions in annual savings and speed up the development of electric and autonomous vehicles. The deal is expected to wrap up by mid-January. 

“We can approve the merger of Fiat Chrysler and Peugeot SA because their commitments will facilitate entry and expansion in the market for small commercial vans,” European Commission Vice President Margrethe Vestager said in a December press release.

‘Together we will be stronger’

PSA has been looking for a partner for the past decade, and Fiat-Chrysler is reportedly seeking to boost its presence in China, where PSA has a strong presence. The merger won approval from 99.15 percent of FCA shareholders and 99.85 percent of PSA investors, according to results from the online vote.

“Stellantis will be a sort of conglomerate of brands, some great and some not so good and most very regional,” said Jefferies analyst Philippe Houchois. “The merger will be a good opportunity for a reset.” 

Those heading up the combined group said it will be better positioned to face the challenges spurred by the COVID-19 pandemic, one of which was last year’s double digit drop in global car sales. The deal will also supposedly help the group keep up with the shift to more technologically advanced vehicles. 

“We are aware of the fact that together we will be stronger than individually,” Carlos Tavares, the PSA chief tapped to lead the combined group, told shareholders on Monday.