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NHTSA Campaign 16V739000

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR

Issued by Chrysler (FCA US LLC) · Reported Oct 13, 2016 · 74,811 vehicles affected

What's wrong

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.

Vehicles affected by this recall

Make Model Year Units
DODGE CHARGER POLICE 2011 74,811
DODGE CHARGER POLICE 2012 74,811
DODGE CHARGER POLICE 2013 74,811
DODGE CHARGER POLICE 2014 74,811
DODGE RAM 3500 2010 74,811
DODGE RAM 3500 2011 74,811
DODGE RAM 3500 2012 74,811
DODGE RAM 4500 2011 74,811
DODGE RAM 4500 2012 74,811
DODGE RAM 5500 2011 74,811
DODGE RAM 5500 2012 74,811
RAM 2500 2013 74,811
RAM 3500 2007 74,811
RAM 3500 2008 74,811
RAM 3500 2009 74,811
RAM 3500 2010 74,811
RAM 3500 2013 74,811
RAM 4500 2008 74,811
RAM 4500 2009 74,811
RAM 4500 2010 74,811
RAM 4500 2013 74,811
RAM 5500 2008 74,811
RAM 5500 2009 74,811
RAM 5500 2010 74,811
RAM 5500 2013 74,811
RAM REDUNDANT 4500 2010 74,811
RAM REDUNDANT 5500 2010 74,811

Source: NHTSA Campaign 16V739000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.