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NHTSA Recall 16V739000

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOROct 13, 2016· Chrysler (FCA US LLC)

Summary

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.

Affected Vehicles

YearMakeModel
2011DodgeCharger Police
2012DodgeCharger Police
2013DodgeCharger Police
2014DodgeCharger Police
2013RAM2500
2007RAM3500
2008RAM3500
2009RAM3500
2010RAM3500
2013RAM3500
2009RAM4500
2010RAM4500
2013RAM4500
2013RAM5500

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