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NHTSA recall 15V517000

Electrical system › 12v/24v/48v battery › Cables

RAM 1500

Reported Aug 14, 20151,655 vehicles affectedChrysler (FCA US LLC)Maker’s number R43Built Aug 8, 2013 – Jul 2, 2015

The defect

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Ram 1500 diesel 4x2 trucks manufactured August 8, 2013, to July 2, 2015. The affected vehicles have a battery harness that may rub against the frame bracket for the right engine mount resulting in an electrical short.

The risk

If the harness shorts, the vehicle may stall and there is an increased risk of a fire.

The remedy

Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the vehicles to confirm that the battery harness is correctly routed and secured. Any harness that shows evidence of wear will be replaced. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began on October 8, 2015. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is R43.

Electrical system › 12v/24v/48v battery › CablesEngine and engine cooling › Engine › Diesel

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Vehicles in this recall

RAM 1500
20142015

Notes

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.