Safety Recall NHTSA · 15V517000 Reported August 14, 2015

Battery harness may rub engine mount

Chrysler (fca Us, Llc) · Electrical System · 1,655 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
15V517000
Manufacturer Campaign
R43
Component
Electrical System
Vehicles Affected
1,655
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
August 14, 2015
Completion Rate
85.74

Defect Summary

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 Consequence

If the harness shorts, the vehicle may stall and there is an increased risk of a fire.

Corrective Action

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.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Chrysler (fca Us, Llc) dealer and reference recall ID 15V517000 or campaign R43.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 15V517000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 15V517000?

NHTSA recall 15V517000 was issued by Chrysler (fca Us, Llc) on August 14, 2015. It addresses: Battery harness may rub engine mount. The recall affects approximately 1,655 vehicles, with the defect involving the Electrical System component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Chrysler (fca Us, Llc) dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 15V517000 or the manufacturer campaign number R43. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.