NHTSA Recall # | 122686 |
NHTSA Compaign # | 16V739000 |
MFG Compaign # | S68 |
Manufacturer | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) |
Supplier | RAM |
Brand | RAM |
Model | 3500 |
Model Year | 2009 |
Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULA |
Date of notification | 23/12/16 |
Begin date of manufacuring | 30/01/07 |
End date of manufacturing | 29/01/10 |
Type of recall | V |
Recall initiator | MFR |
Report received | 13/10/16 |
Report created | 13/10/16 |
Regulation part number | |
FMV safety standard number | |
Estimated number of affected units | 74811 |
Defect 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. |
Consequence summary | 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. |
Corrective action | 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. |
Recall notes | Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153). |