NHTSA Campaign #16V739000

2007–2014 Ram 5500 Recall

Electrical System: Alternator/generator/regulator

Issued · Manufacturer: Chrysler (FCA US LLC)

Affected model years: 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014
Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
Vehicles affected: 74,811
Report received

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.

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.

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.

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.