2021 RAM 1500 Recall: Certain vehicles were built without the retaining clip that secures the…

NHTSA campaign 21V037000 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · filed Feb 1, 2021 · verified Jul 30, 2026

Units reported

683

Manufacturer

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)

Risk

Crash / injury

Owner letters

Mailing began Feb 9, 2021

The defect

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2020-2021 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.

The risk

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

Check whether your specific vehicle is affected

Recall campaigns often cover only certain VIN ranges. Enter your VIN on the official NHTSA site to confirm whether your vehicle is included and whether the repair is still open.

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The fix — what to do

Owners are advised to not drive their vehicles until they receive instructions on the inspection and repair, as necessary. FCA US will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and install the push rod clip, free of charge. The recall began February 9, 2021. Owners may contact FCA US customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US number for this recall is Y04.

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.safercar.gov.

Affected vehicles

Make	Model	Model years
RAM	1500	2021

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Source: NHTSA recall database, campaign 21V037000 (manufacturer number Y04). Data last verified Jul 30, 2026.