Electrical system: 12v/24v/48v batteryRecall 19V-142 · 2019 Ram 1500
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) recall 19V-142 covers 33 2019 Ram 1500 for a electrical system: 12v/24v/48v battery problem, reported to NHTSA on February 28, 2019. The manufacturer's latest report (2020 Q2) shows 79% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 19V142000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2019 Ram 1500 vehicles equipped with a 48v auxiliary battery system located behind the rear seat (sales code: XBZ). Due to an incorrect assembly repair process, the auxiliary battery wire terminal connection may overheat.
The risk
If the auxiliary battery system overheats, there is an increased risk of a fire within the cabin even if the ignition is off.
The fix
FCA US has notified owners, and dealers will properly secure the auxiliary battery fasteners, free of charge. The recall began March 15, 2019. Owners may contact Chrysler's customer service at 1-800-853-1403. The Chrysler number for this recall is V17.
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
79%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.