Safety Recall NHTSA · 19V142000 Reported February 28, 2019

Auxiliary battery terminals may overheat

Chrysler (fca Us, Llc) · Electrical System · 33 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
19V142000
Manufacturer Campaign
V17
Manufacturer
Chrysler (fca Us, Llc)
Component
Electrical System
Vehicles Affected
33
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
February 28, 2019
Completion Rate
78.79

Defect 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.

Safety Consequence

If the auxiliary battery system overheats, there is an increased risk of a fire within the cabin even if the ignition is off.

Corrective Action

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.

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 19V142000 or campaign V17.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 19V142000

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

What is recall 19V142000?

NHTSA recall 19V142000 was issued by Chrysler (fca Us, Llc) on February 28, 2019. It addresses: Auxiliary battery terminals may overheat. The recall affects approximately 33 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 19V142000 or the manufacturer campaign number V17. 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.