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.

Electrical System — Alternator/Generator/Regulator

Date Announced

OCT 13, 2016

Vehicles Affected

74,811

Ram Recall #

S68

NHTSA Campaign #

16V739000

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.

Actions

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.

Documents (23)

• Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) - 10/12/2016 New Safety Recall Advanced Communication – S68101216
• Recall Quarterly Report #1, 2016-4
• Remedy Instructions and TSB - December 2016
• ISSUED Owner Notification Letter(Part 577)
• ISSUED Interim Owner Notification Letter(Part 577)
• Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) - Dealer Copy of Interim Letter
• Remedy Instructions and TSB - Revised January 2017
• ISSUED Renotification Notice
• Defect Notice 573 Report
• Chronology
• Recall 573 Report - Amendment 1
• Recall Acknowledgement
• Recall 573 Report-Amendment 3
• Recall Quarterly Report #3, 2017-2
• Recall 573 Report-Amendment 2
• Recall Quarterly Report #5, 2017-4
• Remedy Instructions and TSB - Revised October 2017
• Remedy Instructions and TSB - Revised March 2017
• Remedy Instructions and TSB - Revised February 2017
• Remedy Instructions and TSB - Revised (2) January 2017
• Recall Quarterly Report #2, 2017-1
• Recall Quarterly Report #4, 2017-3
• ISSUED Renotification Notice