NHTSA Recall 15V517000: Cables (electrical system) and diesel (engine and engine cooling)
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 1,655 vehicles. It affects 2014–2015 RAM 1500.
| NHTSA campaign | 15V517000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | R43 |
| Components | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM › 12V/24V/48V BATTERY › CABLES; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING › ENGINE › DIESEL |
| Report received | August 14, 2015 |
| Owner notification | October 8, 2015 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
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.
Safety risk
If the harness shorts, the vehicle may stall and there is an increased risk of a fire.
Remedy
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.
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 recall 15V517000
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.