If the auxiliary battery system overheats, there is an increased risk of a fire within the cabin even if the ignition is off.
If the auxiliary battery system overheats, there is an increased risk of a fire within the cabin even if the ignition is off.
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Source Page by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1224309-ram-1500-2019-recall-electrical-system · Recall date February 28, 2019 · Official notice: NHTSA #19V142000
“RAM 1500 (2019) recall — Electrical System.” GovInfoNow, recall dated February 28, 2019. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1224309-ram-1500-2019-recall-electrical-system. Based on NHTSA recall 19V142000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=19V142000).
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.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 19V142000 — Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) RAM 1500 (2019) recall — Electrical System Hello, I own a RAM 1500 (2019) recall — Electrical System that is covered by recall 19V142000 from Chrysler (FCA US, LLC). The official recall notice states: 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. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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