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2012 Dodge Charger Police Recalls

1 campaign in our verified NHTSA snapshot, with source consequences, remedies, and VIN-specific next steps.

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Oct 13, 2016

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What the record says

This model year's count is equal to the Dodge Charger Police average of 1.0 campaigns per listed year. That is context only—not proof that this year is safer or less safe.

The most frequent affected category is Electrical System › Alternator / Generator / Regulator, appearing in 1 campaign.

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Source campaign records

All 2012 Dodge Charger Police recall campaigns

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NHTSA campaign 16V739000

Electrical System › Alternator / Generator / Regulator

Manufacturer: Chrysler (FCA US LLC)

Reported Oct 13, 2016

What is recalled

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.

Manufacturer 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.

Campaign history does not confirm applicability or repair status for one VIN.

Campaign details

Other Dodge Charger Police model years

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2012 Dodge Charger Police recall questions

How many recalls does the 2012 Dodge Charger Police have?

This verified dataset contains 1 NHTSA campaign associated with the 2012 Dodge Charger Police. A campaign can apply to some, not all, vehicles of the same model year.

Does this confirm an open recall for my 2012 Dodge Charger Police?

No. This page is a model-year campaign history. Use NHTSA's official lookup or an authorized dealer to confirm whether a campaign applies to your exact VIN and whether the repair remains open.

Are vehicle recall repairs free?

When a safety recall campaign applies to your VIN, the manufacturer remedy is generally provided at no charge through an authorized dealer. Confirm eligibility and scheduling with the manufacturer or dealer.

Source: NHTSA. Dataset includes campaigns through Jul 30, 2026. Last processed Aug 8, 2026. Methodology