NHTSA Recall # | 107335 |
NHTSA Compaign # | 15V517000 |
MFG Compaign # | R43 |
Manufacturer | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) |
Supplier | RAM |
Brand | RAM |
Model | 1500 |
Model Year | 2015 |
Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES |
Date of notification | 08/10/15 |
Begin date of manufacuring | 08/08/13 |
End date of manufacturing | 02/07/15 |
Type of recall | V |
Recall initiator | MFR |
Report received | 14/08/15 |
Report created | 14/08/15 |
Regulation part number | |
FMV safety standard number | |
Estimated number of affected units | 1655 |
Defect summary | 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. |
Consequence summary | If the harness shorts, the vehicle may stall and there is an increased risk of a fire. |
Corrective action | 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 notes | Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153). |