NHTSA Campaign 19V142000
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
Filed by Chrysler (FCA US LLC).
NHTSA campaign 19V142000 covers 1 vehicle and concerns the electrical system:12v/24v/48v battery. The repair is free.
What this recall covers
- The defect
- 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.
- The risk
- If the auxiliary battery system overheats, there is an increased risk of a fire within the cabin even if the ignition is off.
- The fix
- 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.
- 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.
Vehicles covered by 19V142000 (1)
Ram (1)
Is my car affected?
Being on this list means your year, make and model fall inside campaign 19V142000. It does not mean your individual car does: a campaign covers a range of VINs built in a specific window, and cars either side of that window are untouched.
Check the 17-character VIN from the driver-side dashboard or door jamb against NHTSA's lookup. If it is covered, the dealer must do the work free of charge, regardless of the car's age or mileage.