NHTSA Complaint #10514984 — 2011 DODGE CHARGER

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	10514984
Vehicle	2011 DODGE CHARGER
Component	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Date of Incident	January 15, 2013
Date Filed	June 4, 2013
Mileage	41,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	OH

Consumer Description

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 DODGE CHARGER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE PARKED, THE BATTERY SAVER MODE LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT NOTICED SMOKE COMING FROM UNDER THE HOOD. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSIS AND THE TECHNICIAN STATED THAT THE ALTERNATOR AND BATTERY WOULD HAVE TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS INCLUDED IN THE RECALL UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 12V042000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, EXTERIOR LIGHTING , SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC) AND WAS PREVIOUSLY REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED FOR THE RECENT FAILURE. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 41,000. *TR

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