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SevereNHTSA·15V517000·Announced 2015-08-14

Chrysler Recalls 2014-2015 Ram 1500 Diesel Trucks for Fire Risk

Chrysler is recalling 2014-2015 Ram 1500 diesel trucks because a battery harness may rub against the frame, causing an electrical short that could lead to stalling or fire.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (battery harness rubbing against the frame) that creates an increased risk of fire, which aligns with the rubric criteria for a Severe (4) rating.

Plain-English summary

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Ram 1500 diesel 4x2 trucks manufactured between August 8, 2013, and July 2, 2015. The recall involves 1,655 vehicles.

The affected vehicles have a battery harness that may rub against the frame bracket for the right engine mount. This friction can result in an electrical short. If the harness shorts, the vehicle may stall, and there is an increased risk of a fire.

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 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
RAM 1500
Brand
RAM
Manufacturer
Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
Category
Vehicle — Pickup Truck
Hazard
Affected units
1,655

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (1)

  • 1500

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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