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Electrical system: alternator/generator/regulator (Dodge and Ram)

Vehicle recall 16V-739. NHTSA received Chrysler (FCA US LLC)’s report on Oct 13, 2016.

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NHTSA received Chrysler (FCA US LLC)’s report on Oct 13, 2016. Copied from NHTSA on Oct 26, 2026.

Every line below is in NHTSA’s own words, with its source beside it.

What’s wrong with it?

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.

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.

Source:

NHTSA, Recalls flat file. Released Oct 26, 2026. Updated daily.

  • NHTSA’s part: Electrical system: alternator/generator/regulator.

What should you do?

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.

Source:

NHTSA, Recalls flat file. Released Oct 26, 2026. Updated daily.

  • How to reach the firm: 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.
  • Check a vehicle by its VIN at NHTSA: the recalls still open on it are listed there.

Which ones are recalled?

NHTSA counts 74,811 vehicles potentially involved, across everything this recall names.

Source:

NHTSA, Recalls flat file. Released Oct 26, 2026. Updated daily.

  • Dodge Charger Policeand 2011, 2012, 2013 and 2014, before the model years listed here
  • Ram 5500and 2008, 2009 and 2013, before the model years listed here
  • Ram 4500and 2008, 2009 and 2013, before the model years listed here
  • Ram 3500and 2007, 2008, 2009 and 2013, before the model years listed here
  • Ram 2500and 2013, before the model years listed here
  • Dodge Ram 3500and 2010, 2011 and 2012, before the model years listed here
  • Dodge Ram 4500and 2011 and 2012, before the model years listed here
  • Ram redundant 4500and 2010, before the model years listed here
  • Dodge Ram 5500and 2011 and 2012, before the model years listed here
  • Ram redundant 5500and 2010, before the model years listed here

Who is recalling it?

  • Made by Chrysler (FCA US LLC).
Source:

NHTSA, Recalls flat file. Released Oct 26, 2026. Updated daily.

What the record doesn’t say

  • NHTSA’s recall file doesn’t say whether anyone was hurt.
  • Whether one vehicle or seat has been fixed: only its maker, or NHTSA’s lookup with a VIN, can say.
  • This recall names only model years before 2015, which have no pages here. Your VIN, at NHTSA, says which recalls are open on a vehicle.
  • How many have been returned or fixed isn’t in the notice.
Source:

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Sources

  • National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, Recalls flat file (FLAT_RCL_POST_2010).

    Released Oct 26, 2026 and checked Oct 26, 2026. Updated daily. Public domain (U.S. Government work).

Source:

Vehicle, car seat, tire and vehicle equipment recalls, owner complaints and crash ratings are from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Copied on Oct 26, 2026.

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Not fully inspected in over two years (CMS flag)

11 health citations at the latest inspection cycle

The state average is 14.3.

Source:

CMS, State and US Averages and Health Deficiencies. Released Oct 28, 2026. Updated monthly.

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