general problems of the 2012 Dodge Challenger

While driving home with my 11yr old son my car started making a high pitch sound. Then all the dashboard lights came on and the car stalled. Due to no electrical power, I couldn't use my emergency lights. To prevent rear end crash, I had to hand signal to cars to go around. Vehicle was towed to my home. Had the car diagnosed and was told the alternator had went bad. The cost for parts and labor is 900-1000$. I have not had the vehicle fixed. I contacted Chrysler and was told the list was still being compiled of VIN's affected and they would begin to notify customers Dec 5th. Chrysler is not reimbursing for any towing or rental car expenses due to this recall.

Tl-the contact owns a 2012 Dodge Challenger. The contact stated that while driving at night, the head lights would become dim intermittently without warning. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number:14v634000 (electrical system) however, the part to do the recall was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was notified of the issue. The failure mileage was 93,000. Ss.

The Challenger srt8 is not equipped with a dash illumination system, which comes on, during normal daytime driving. The instruments (speedo, tach) are only illuminated during operation of the parking or headlamps function. The guages are somewhat recessed and are only partially visible during daytime driving conditions. Further, when turning on the headlamps, during daytime operation, the amount of illumination available, with the adjustment at maximum brightness, is still at a minimum value. This presents an obvious safety issue as to speed of vehicle, engine rpms and vital engine temperature readings.