Recall 21V698000 — TIRES:TEMPORARY/EMERGENCY SPARE TIRE Defect in 2021-2021 RAM 1500
RECALL This recall affects up to 2 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 21V698000 |
| Manufacturer | Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) |
| Vehicles Affected | 2 |
| Component | TIRES:TEMPORARY/EMERGENCY SPARE TIRE |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
Defect Description
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 Consequence
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.
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