NHTSA Recall 16V739000
NHTSA Campaign Id 16V739000; Date: Oct. 13, 2016
If the alternator fails, the vehicle may stall without warning, increasing the risk of a crash. There is also the possibility that the alternator may short circuit, increasing the risk of a fire.
Recalled Vehicles:
2011 Dodge Charger Police; 2012 Dodge Charger Police; 2013 Dodge Charger Police; 2014 Dodge Charger Police; 2013 RAM 2500; 2007 RAM 3500; 2008 RAM 3500; 2009 RAM 3500; 2010 RAM 3500; 2011 RAM 3500; 2012 RAM 3500; 2013 RAM 3500; 2008 RAM 4500; 2009 RAM 4500; 2010 RAM 4500; 2011 RAM 4500; 2012 RAM 4500; 2013 RAM 4500; 2008 RAM 5500; 2009 RAM 5500; 2010 RAM 5500; 2011 RAM 5500; 2012 RAM 5500; 2013 RAM 5500
Component: Electrical System:alternator/generator/regulator
Manufactured by: Chrysler (fca Us Llc)
Affected Units:: 74,811
Recall Summary:
Chrysler (fca us LLC) is recalling certain model year 2011-2014 Dodge charger police vehicles, 2007-2013 ram 3500 cab chassis, 2008-2013 ram 4500 and 5500 cab chassis, and 2013 ram 2500 and 3500 vehicles. The affected vehicles have a 220 amp alternator that may suddenly fail.
How to Fix:
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the alternator with a revised alternator, free of charge. The recall began on December 23, 2016. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is s68.
Recall 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.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Dec 23, 2016
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