2007-2014 Dodge Charger Police, Dodge RAM 3500 and others recall: alternator/generator/regulator
Chrysler (FCA Us LLC) reported this safety recall on October 13, 2016. It covers about 74,811 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 74,811
- reported
- Oct 13, 2016
- owners notified
- Dec 23, 2016
- related complaints
- 161
Electrical system: alternator/generator/regulator
- What is 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.
- Risk
- 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.
Recall number 16V739000
Affected vehicles
- Dodge Charger Police 2011-2014 2011201220132014
- Dodge RAM 3500 2010-2012 201020112012
- Dodge RAM 4500 2011-2012 20112012
- Dodge RAM 5500 2011-2012 20112012
- Ram 2500 2013 2013
- Ram 3500 2007-2009, 2013 2007200820092013
- Ram 4500 2008-2009, 2013 200820092013
- Ram 5500 2008-2009, 2013 200820092013
- Ram Redundant 4500 2010 2010
- Ram Redundant 5500 2010 2010
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 161 complaints about electrical problems.
2010 Dodge RAM 35002011 Dodge RAM 35002012 Dodge RAM 35002013 Ram 2500
Questions about recall 16V739000
Is there a recall on the 2007-2014 Dodge Charger Police, Dodge RAM 3500 and others alternator/generator/regulator?
Yes. Recall 16V739000, reported on October 13, 2016, covers about 74,811 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 16V739000?
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.
Is the recall repair free?
Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.
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