Issue ID | 1302873 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10888991 |
Manufacurer | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) |
Brand | DODGE |
Model | CHARGER |
Model Year | 2012 |
File date | 04/06/16 |
Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2012 dodge charger. While driving 35 mph, the vehicle stalled and the battery warning light illuminated. The contact pulled the vehicle over to the side of the road. The contact noticed a burning odor and observed smoke fumes from the hood. The vehicle failed to restart and was towed to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the alternator failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The vin was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 14v634000 (electrical system). The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 42,000. ... Updated 09/14/16 *bf |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 42000 |
Number of Occurences | 2 |
Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
City and State | PORTSMOUTH, OH |
VIN pattern | 2C3CDXHG2CHXXXXXX |
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 | 0 |
No. of fatalities | 0 |
Date of purchase | 01/11/11 |
Was original owner? | Y |
Anti-lock brakes | Y |
Cruise control | Y |
Number of cylinders | 6 |
Drive train type | RWD |
Transmission type | AUTO |
Vehicle speed | 35 |
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 | CROWN CHRYSLER |
Dealer's telephone number | |
Dealer's city | DUBLIN |
Dealer's state code | OH |
Dealer's ZIP code | 43017 |