Electrical system: alternator/generator/regulatorRecall 16V-739 · Dodge and Ram vehicles
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) recall 16V-739 covers 74,811 Dodge and Ram vehicles for a electrical system: alternator/generator/regulator problem, reported to NHTSA on October 13, 2016. The manufacturer's latest report (2018 Q2) shows 63% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 16V739000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
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.
The risk
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.
The fix
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.
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.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fast cars are being fixed
63%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA. 2,035 vehicles were listed as unreachable.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from January 30, 2007 to July 10, 2013. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.