12v/24v/48v battery: cablesRecall 15V-517 · 2014–2015 Ram 1500
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) recall 15V-517 covers 1,655 2014–2015 Ram 1500 for a 12v/24v/48v battery: cables problem, reported to NHTSA on August 14, 2015. The manufacturer's latest report (2017 Q1) shows 86% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 15V517000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
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 fix
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.
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.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fast cars are being fixed
86%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA. 19 vehicles were listed as unreachable.