Ram recall: Electrical system
What is wrong
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.
What could happen
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.
Vehicles covered
- Ram 1500 2019
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 19V142000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Chrysler (Fca Us LLC)
- Reported to NHTSA
- Feb 28, 2019
- Owners notified
- Mar 15, 2019
- Vehicles or items affected
- 33
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Nov 21, 2018 to Jan 24, 2019
- Part
- Electrical system › 12v/24v/48v battery
- Maker's own recall number
- 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.
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- Ram recall: Tires Sep 29, 2026
- Ram recall: Air bags Sep 29, 2026
- Ram recall: Back over prevention Sep 1, 2026
- Chrysler / Dodge / Jeep and more recall: Back over prevention Aug 13, 2026
- Ram recall: Seat belts Jul 30, 2026
- Ram recall: Exterior lighting Jul 1, 2026
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.