RAM 1500 (2014-2015): Electrical system
Recall 15V517000 · Aug 14, 2015 · Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
1,655
vehicles affected
1,655
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 15V517000
- Date
- Aug 14, 2015
- Maker
- Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
- Units affected
- 1,655
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Electrical system > 12v/24v/48v battery > Cables; Engine and engine cooling > Engine > Diesel
- Model years
- 2014-2015
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Fire
What is wrong
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.
What can happen
If the harness shorts, the vehicle may stall and there is an increased risk of a fire.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
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.
Vehicles covered
1 model, 2 model years in all
Related pages
Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 15V517000?
1 model: Ram 1500 (2014-2015), about 1,655 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 15V517000?
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.
What can happen?
If the harness shorts, the vehicle may stall and there is an increased risk of a fire.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.