Ram 1500 Wrong-Size Spare Tire Installed
low How serious is it? About this label
Inflating the spare tire incorrectly increases the risk of a crash. The notice does not tell owners to stop driving.
Key facts
| NHTSA campaign number | 21V698000 |
|---|---|
| Reported to NHTSA | Sep 9, 2021 |
| Manufacturer | Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) |
| Part affected | Tires:temporary/emergency Spare Tire |
| Vehicles covered | 1 model/year combination, model years 2021 |
| Do-not-drive advisory | No |
| Park-outside advisory | No |
| Repair | Free at any franchised dealer |
What's wrong, in plain English
Ram is recalling certain 1500 trucks that may have been built with a spare tire that is the wrong size. The tire size and correct inflation pressure listed on the vehicle's tire information label do not match the spare tire that was actually installed. Because of this mismatch, a driver following the label could put the wrong amount of air into the spare tire.
What you should do
2. Contact a dealer to have the spare tire assembly replaced; you can also call FCA US customer service at 1-800-853-1403.
3. The repair is free.
Where do I find my VIN, and what do I tell the dealer?
Your VIN is the 17-character code on the lower left of the windshield, on your registration and usually on your insurance card. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether this recall is still open on your car. When you call the dealer, say you have an open safety recall and give them NHTSA campaign number 21V698000. More in how recalls work.
Affected vehicles (1)
Who to contact
RAM — official RAM recall lookup
Customer service: 1-800-853-1403
The bigger picture
- Ram Tire Recalls Cover Spare Sizes and Missing Pressure Warnings · all 3 RAM recalls in this area
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Official notice
- Component
- TIRES:TEMPORARY/EMERGENCY SPARE TIRE
- Summary
- Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2021 Ram 1500 vehicles. The incorrect-size spare tire may have been installed, which does not match the tire size and inflation pressure information on the tire placard. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 110, "Tire Selection And Rims."
- Safety risk
- A driver that relies on the incorrect spare tire inflation pressure on the tire placard label may inflate the spare tire incorrectly, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the spare tire assembly, free of charge. The owner notification letter was mailed on September 9, 2021. Owners may contact FCA US LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US LLC's number for this recall is Y62.
Verify your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov. Recall repairs are free of charge by law.