RAM 4500 2010: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
| Make : RAM | Model : 4500 | Year : 2010 |
| Build Dates : 2007-06-13 - 2010-02-16 | ||
| NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 16V739000 | ||
| Date Owner's Notified: 2016-12-23 | Date Received by ODI: 2016-10-13 | Date Added to Database: 2016-10-13 |
| Manufacturers Involved: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) | ||
| Manufacturer's Responsible for the Recall: | ||
| Manufacturer Campaign Number: S68 | ||
| Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR | ||
| Potential Number Of Units Affected : 74811 | ||
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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. |
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Consequence:
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. |
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Remedy:
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. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | V Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
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Notes:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 'TTY 1-800-424-9153', or go to www.safercar.gov. |
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