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Chrysler (FCA US LLC) — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR

NHTSA · 16V739000 · published 2016-10-13

NHTSA campaign 16V739000

Hazard

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.

Consequence

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.

Remedy

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.

The text above is quoted verbatim from the NHTSA record. Confirm the affected units and the remedy with the manufacturer or NHTSA. Recall data may be incomplete, delayed, or superseded.

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Affected products

2011 DODGE CHARGER POLICE
2012 DODGE CHARGER POLICE
2013 DODGE CHARGER POLICE
2013 RAM 2500
2013 RAM 5500
2013 RAM 3500
2013 RAM 4500
2014 DODGE CHARGER POLICE