GMC 1500 2019: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:BATTERY

Make : GMC Model : 1500 Year : 2019
Build Dates : 2018-11-21 - 2019-01-24
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 19V142000
Date Owner's Notified: 2019-03-15 Date Received by ODI: 2019-02-28 Date Added to Database: 2019-02-28
Manufacturers Involved: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) (Stellantis)
Manufacturer's Responsible for the Recall:
Manufacturer Campaign Number: V17
Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:BATTERY
Potential Number Of Units Affected : 33
Summary:
      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.
Consequence:
      If the auxiliary battery system overheats, there is an increased risk of a fire within the cabin even if the ignition is off.
Remedy:
      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.
Report Initiator: MFR V Report
Regulation Part Number: Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number:
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.