The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·21V698000·Announced 2021-09-09

2021 RAM 1500 recalled for incorrect spare tire installation

Chrysler is recalling 2021 RAM 1500 vehicles with an incorrect-size spare tire that does not match the placard specifications. Improper tire inflation could increase the risk of crashes.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: This recall involves a risk-of-harm product where no injuries or crashes have been reported. The source explicitly identifies the consequence as increased crash risk, fitting the High severity threshold for theoretical vehicle defects without reported incidents.

Plain-English summary

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2021 RAM 1500 vehicles that were manufactured with an incorrect-size spare tire assembly. The spare tire installed does not match the tire size and inflation pressure information specified on the vehicle's tire placard.

This discrepancy violates Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 110, which governs tire selection and rims. If a driver relies on the incorrect inflation pressure shown on the placard, they may inadvertently inflate the spare tire to an incorrect pressure, which increases the risk of a crash.

Dealers will replace the spare tire assembly free of charge. Owners were sent notification letters in September 2021 and should contact FCA US LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403 to schedule replacement. For additional information, owners may contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
2021 RAM 1500
Brand
RAM
Manufacturer
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
Category
Vehicle — Tires / Spare Tire
Hazard
  • tire-size-mismatch
  • crash-risk
Affected units
2

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (1)

  • 1500

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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