2014-2015 Ram 1500 recall: cables
Chrysler (FCA Us LLC) reported this safety recall on August 14, 2015. It covers about 1,655 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 1,655
- reported
- Aug 14, 2015
- owners notified
- Oct 8, 2015
- related complaints
- 406
Electrical system: 12v/24v/48v battery: cables
- 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.
- Risk
- If the harness shorts, the vehicle may stall and there is an increased risk of a fire.
- 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.
Recall number 15V517000
Affected vehicles
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 406 complaints about electrical problems.
Questions about recall 15V517000
Is there a recall on the 2014-2015 Ram 1500 cables?
Yes. Recall 15V517000, reported on August 14, 2015, covers about 1,655 vehicles.
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 service at 1‑800‑853‑1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is R43.
Is the recall repair free?
Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.
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