Vehicle recall 16V739000 · October 13, 2016
Ram 3500, Dodge Charger Police and 8 more models
The affected vehicles have a 220 amp alternator that may suddenly fail.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- 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.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 16V739000
- Reported to NHTSA
- October 13, 2016
- Filed by
- Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
- Manufacturer campaign
- S68
- Owner notification
- December 23, 2016
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 74,811
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Electrical system › Alternator/generator/regulator
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Dodge Charger Police (2011-2014): 2014, 2013, 2012, 2011
- Dodge Ram 3500 (2010-2012): 2012, 2011, 2010
- Dodge Ram 4500 (2011-2012): 2012, 2011
- Dodge Ram 5500 (2011-2012): 2012, 2011
- Ram 2500 (2013): 2013
- Ram 3500 (2007-2009, 2013): 2013, 2009, 2008, 2007
- Ram 4500 (2008-2009, 2013): 2013, 2009, 2008
- Ram 5500 (2008-2009, 2013): 2013, 2009, 2008
- Ram redundant 4500 (2010): 2010
- Ram redundant 5500 (2010): 2010
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