Brake Light Problems of Chrysler 300

The contact owns a 2015 Chrysler 300. While driving 70 mph, the contact depressed the brake pedal in order to slow the speed of the vehicle down and the electrical service for the brake lights illuminated. An error message appeared indicating to put the vehicle in park. The vehicle was towed to a dealer where the failure was not determined. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 33,000. The VIN was not available.

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After being parked in shade for over an hour on warm (70) day, brake light came on, then engine and transmission light on and off while driving. While at stop, smell of burnt plastic and unable to shift from drive to park; was eventually able to shift into park, then vehicle died, including flashers. No power to anything, including doors. Was stopped at head of left turn lane during lunch hour traffic; out of car due to building heat and increased burning plastic smell and to direct traffic around the vehicle for over an hour until towed by aaa. Diagnosed by dealer (lithia Dodge in santa rosa, CA) as wire shorted in alternator, but they say not covered by recall #14v634000. Quoted repair is $1452. 00 for new alternator and battery, plus approx. $500 in car rental costs. Mileage about 58,000.

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