Alternator/generator/regulator Problems of Dodge RAM

Dodge RAM owners have reported 7 problems related to alternator/generator/regulator (under the electrical system category). The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Alternator/generator/regulator problem of the 2001 Dodge RAM

Failure Date: 04/17/2003

Consumer made an appointment with the dealer regarding recall remedy 02v042000. The recall letter stated remedy should not take any longer than 30 minutes. The consumer had an 8:45 am appointment, but after 2 hours, the dealer had not inspected the vehicle. The consumer then had to leave without remedy due to time constraints.

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2 Alternator/generator/regulator problem of the 1996 Dodge RAM

Failure Date: 05/22/2001

Circuit breaker had burned while driving. Prior to problem generator light had came on, and voltage regulator went very low. Vehicle had stopped dead.

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3 Alternator/generator/regulator problem of the 2001 Dodge RAM

Failure Date: 08/25/2000

Vehicle was wired to pull a fifth wheel, while driving the computer chip and alternator burned out and shorted out, causing fire, claim 55-s270-703.

4 Alternator/generator/regulator problem of the 2000 Dodge RAM

Failure Date: 07/01/2000

Fire appeared to have started from the alternator, fire caused battery to explode/melt and got acid all over, consumer stated in March the engine had to be rebuilt, the oil had been changed 1-2 weeks prior to fire, claim 16-n124-673.

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5 Alternator/generator/regulator problem of the 1999 Dodge RAM

Failure Date: 08/01/1999

When new the vehicle in question lost all lights. Eveything went out. Dealer replaced all bulbs. In a few days the lights all flickered. The dealer replaced the alternator . The problem still existed. In florida another dealer coud not find a problem took it to anothe dealer they replaced some more parts a few months later the problem has rehatched again lights flicker this is a safety recurring problem.

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6 Alternator/generator/regulator problem of the 1996 Dodge RAM

Failure Date: 10/21/1996

Consumer was driving and smelled fumes, pulled over, the engine almost caught on fire this is the same thing that happened in the electrical recall # 95v237000, dealer said consumer not in recall . Please describe .

7 Alternator/generator/regulator problem of the 2001 Dodge RAM

Dealership is giving consumer a run around regarding recall 02v042 for the central power distribution cable. Consumer has attempted to have recall completed on 3 occasions, however the dealer has never made repairs.


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