Electrical system: alternator/generator/regulatorRecall 95V-237 · 1996 Dodge RAM

CHRYSLER CORPORATION recall 95V-237 covers 12,000 1996 Dodge RAM for a electrical system: alternator/generator/regulator problem, reported to NHTSA on December 12, 1995.

Vehicles repairedNo manufacturer report yet

Vehicles affected12,0001 model

ReportedDec 12, 1995Owners notified Feb 15, 1996

Complaints since47Same system, after the recall

Source: NHTSA recall 95V237000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.

What's wrong

The problem

THE FASTENERS WHICH SECURE THE GENERATOR CARTRIDGE FUSE TO THE POWER DISTRIBUTION CENTER MAY HAVE AN IMPROPER CLAMP LOAD. IMPROPER CLAMPING CAN RESULT IN ARCING AT THE CONNECTION.

The risk

THIS CONDITION CAN POTENTIALLY CAUSE A FIRE IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT.

What to do

The fix

DEALERS WILL TIGHTEN THE GENERATOR CARTRIDGE FUSE FASTENERS PROPERLY.

SYSTEM: ELECTRICAL; ALTERNATOR; GENERATOR.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VANS AND WAGONS.NOTE: OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT CHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.

Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

1 model

Vehicles in this recall

Dodge RAM1996

Built from July 1, 1995 to October 1, 1995. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.