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NHTSA Campaign Number: 16V739
Manufacturer Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
Component(s):ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Potential Number of Units Affected 74,823
Alternator may Fail Resulting in Engine Stall/Fire
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.
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.
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.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.