NHTSA recall 15V-517 (15V517000)
engine and engine cooling recall reported August 14, 2015 - about 1,655 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 15V517000
- Also written as
- 15V-517
- Manufacturer number
- R43
- Reported
- August 14, 2015
- Vehicles affected
- ~1,655
- Component
- engine and engine cooling
What is being recalled
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.
Why it is dangerous
If the harness shorts, the vehicle may stall and there is an increased risk of a fire.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
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 repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 15V-517 when calling a dealer.
Affected 1 model
Each year links to that car's full history: every recall, owner complaints and common problems.
Source: NHTSA recall campaign data (public domain), refreshed weekly. See also the latest recall campaigns.