Issue ID | 1519874 |
Internal NHTSA # | 11156636 |
Manufacurer | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) |
Brand | DODGE |
Model | CHARGER |
Model Year | 2012 |
File date | 29/12/16 |
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 the alternator was faulty and was repaired by a local mechanic; however, the alternator failed again while driving. The contact stated that unknown warning indicators illuminated. The contact pulled the vehicle off the road and had it towed to sunland park dodge (950 crockett st, el paso, tx 79922, (915) 228-2005) for repairs. The contact stated that the vehicle was included in an unknown recall regarding the alternator. According to the contact, the dealer installed a recalled alternator instead of a new one. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and did not assist. The failure mileage was 117,000. *tt*jb |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 117000 |
Number of Occurences | 1 |
Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
City and State | EL PASO, TX |
VIN pattern | 2C3CDXHG7CHXXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
Was incedent reported to police? | N |
Was medical attention required? | N |
Was part original equipment? | |
No. of injured persons | |
No. of fatalities | |
Date of purchase | 01/11/14 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | Y |
Cruise control | Y |
Number of cylinders | 6 |
Drive train type | RWD |
Transmission type | AUTO |
Vehicle speed | |
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 | SUNLAND PARK DODGE |
Dealer's telephone number | |
Dealer's city | EL PASO |
Dealer's state code | TX |
Dealer's ZIP code | 79922 |