Issue ID | 1127032 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10651720 |
Manufacurer | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) |
Brand | DODGE |
Model | CHARGER |
Model Year | 2012 |
File date | 21/10/14 |
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 driving approximately 20 mph, the radio failed to operate as the traction control and abs warning lights illuminated. In addition, burning fumes emitted into the vehicle before it stalled while parked. The contact had to jump start the vehicle but the cable started to smoke and became extremely hot. The vehicle was towed to the dealer. The technician diagnosed that the alternator and battery needed to be replaced. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 46,000. Updated 12/30/14*cn updated 05/27/2015 *js |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 46000 |
Number of Occurences | 1 |
Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
City and State | TAMPA, FL |
VIN pattern | 2C3CDXBG2CHXXXXXX |
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 |
Was part original equipment? | |
No. of injured persons | 0 |
No. of fatalities | 0 |
Date of purchase | 22/12/12 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | Y |
Cruise control | Y |
Number of cylinders | 6 |
Drive train type | RWD |
Transmission type | AUTO |
Vehicle speed | 20 |
DoT tire identifier | |
Tire size | |
Location of tire code | |
Type of tire failure code | |
Was defective tire repaired? | |
Date of manufacture | |
Type of child seat code | |
Type of restraint | |
Dealer's name | JERRY VLM DODGE |
Dealer's telephone number | 813-769-5400 |
Dealer's city | TAMPA |
Dealer's state code | FL |
Dealer's ZIP code | 33607 |