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- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL
- 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.
- 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.
- Notes
- 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.
What this recall means for you
Certain 2014-2015 Ram 1500 diesel 4x2 trucks built between August 8, 2013, and July 2, 2015, may have a battery harness that rubs against the frame bracket for the right engine mount. Over time this can wear through the harness and cause an electrical short.
If the harness shorts, the vehicle may stall, and there is an increased risk of a fire. Stalling while driving can be hazardous, and a fire risk is serious enough to act on promptly.
The repair is free at an authorized Ram dealer. Dealers will inspect the battery harness to confirm it is correctly routed and secured, and will replace any harness that shows evidence of wear. Chrysler will also notify owners directly. You can check whether your VIN has open recalls and contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403 (recall number R43).
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| RAM 1500 | 20142015 |
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