NHTSA recall 16V-739 (16V739000)
electrical system recall reported October 13, 2016 - about 74,811 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 16V739000
- Also written as
- 16V-739
- Manufacturer number
- S68
- Reported
- October 13, 2016
- Vehicles affected
- ~74,811
- Component
- electrical system
What is being recalled
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.
Why it is dangerous
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 (free at any franchised dealer)
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 repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 16V-739 when calling a dealer.
Affected 9 models
Each year links to that car's full history: every recall, owner complaints and common problems.
Source: NHTSA recall campaign data (public domain), refreshed weekly. See also the latest recall campaigns.