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SevereNHTSA·19V142000·Announced 2019-02-28

Chrysler Recalls 2019 Ram 1500 Trucks for Auxiliary Battery Fire Risk

Chrysler is recalling 2019 Ram 1500 trucks with a 48V auxiliary battery system due to a risk of cabin fire caused by overheating wire terminals.

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 risk of fire within the vehicle cabin, which constitutes a significant injury/property-damage risk under the severity rubric.

Plain-English 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). This recall affects vehicles where an incorrect assembly repair process may have caused the auxiliary battery wire terminal connection to overheat.

If the auxiliary battery system overheats, there is an increased risk of a fire within the cabin, even if the ignition is off. No specific number of affected units is provided in the source text, but the recall applies to the specific model year and configuration described.

FCA US has notified owners, and dealers will properly secure the auxiliary battery fasteners free of charge. The recall began on March 15, 2019. Owners may contact Chrysler's 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
33

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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