Issue ID | 1119796 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10643660 |
Manufacurer | Chrysler Group LLC |
Brand | DODGE |
Model | CHARGER |
Model Year | 2012 |
File date | 08/10/14 |
Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULA |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2012 dodge charger. The contact stated that while parking, the battery warning light illuminated and a burning odor emitted from the ac vent before the vehicle stalled. After inspecting the vehicle, the contact discovered smoke coming for the alternator. The vehicle was towed to the dealer. The technician diagnosed that the alternator had burned out which affected the battery. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 50,000. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 50000 |
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Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
City and State | CHANDLER, AZ |
VIN pattern | 2C3CDXBG1CHXXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | Y |
Was incedent reported to police? | N |
Was medical attention required? | N |
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No. of injured persons | 0 |
No. of fatalities | 0 |
Date of purchase | 02/12/24 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
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