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Published dossier question

2021 Ram 1500 common problems: the named, applicable issues

“Common” here means a reviewed failure syndrome in the published authority—not a frequency claim or a list ranked by raw owner-report volume.

Insufficient evidenceEvidence: Limited confidence

Insufficient evidence for a responsible candidate verdict.

Main regret risk

No named issue intersects your stated window.

Safer move

No published alternative improves on this supported verdict.

Open inspection briefSee what would change this answer
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Configuration & exposure

Configuration: 5 reviewed 2021 configurations exist; the model-year authority does not guess which one a buyer has.

Exposure: No verified positive production denominator is present for 2021; normalized year comparison is refused. No configuration-specific denominator is available.

Named problem dossiers

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Master Cylinder safety campaign

official recall record

High severity
Whole generationSingle sourceEvidence: Limited confidence

The cited record is bound to model year 2021; no broader incidence claim is made.

Symptom
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Ram 1500 Classic SLT trucks.
Why it matters
The official record describes a potential crash, fire, injury, or loss-of-control consequence.

What to inspect

  • Check the VIN for open NHTSA actions, then ask the inspector to test the named system and document the result.

Pro check: Independent pre-purchase inspection.

Mitigation

  • Verify the campaign status by VIN and retain the completion receipt if the remedy was performed.

Verified remedy: 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.

1 evidence receiptShow ▾
clm_ram-1500-2021-recall-recall-21v037000-obs-27012021 Ram 1500Evidence: Limited confidence

The official record describes a potential crash, fire, injury, or loss-of-control consequence.

“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. A separated brake pedal can result in the driver being unable to apply the service brakes, increasing the risk of a crash. 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.”
NHTSArecallJan 2021Open source record

Published from release rel_v4_cohort_20260726 with methodology m1-v4-authority-cohort. Open the full model-year authority →