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Ram Recall V17: Auxiliary Battery Terminals May Overheat
2019 Ram 1500
If the auxiliary battery system overheats, there is an increased risk of a fire within the cabin even if the ignition is off.
Electrical System — 12v/24v/48v Battery
- Summary
- 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.
- Actions
- 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.
- Documents (12)
- Remedy Instructions and TSB
- Chronology
- ISSUED Owner Notification Letter(Part 577)
- Recall Acknowledgement
- Defect Notice 573 Report
- Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) - 03/07/2019 New Safety Recall Advanced Communication – V17
- Remedy Instructions and TSB
- Recall Quarterly Report #1, 2019-1
- Recall Quarterly Report #2, 2019-2
- Recall Quarterly Report #4, 2019-4
- Recall Quarterly Report #3, 2019-3
- ISSUED Renotification Notice
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