Recall 16V739000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR Defect in 2007-2014 DODGE CHARGER POLICE
RECALL This recall affects up to 74,811 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 16V739000 |
| Manufacturer | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) |
| Vehicles Affected | 74,811 |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
2007 RAM 3500, 2008 RAM 4500, 2008 RAM 3500, 2008 RAM 5500, 2009 RAM 5500, 2009 RAM 3500, 2009 RAM 4500, 2010 RAM 3500, 2010 RAM 4500, 2010 RAM 5500, 2011 DODGE CHARGER POLICE, 2011 DODGE RAM 3500, 2011 DODGE RAM 4500, 2011 DODGE RAM 5500, 2012 DODGE CHARGER POLICE, 2012 DODGE RAM 3500, 2012 DODGE RAM 4500, 2012 DODGE RAM 5500, 2013 DODGE CHARGER POLICE, 2013 RAM 2500, 2013 RAM 3500, 2013 RAM 5500, 2013 RAM 4500, 2014 DODGE CHARGER POLICE
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Defect Description
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.
Safety 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.
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