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576 reports with mileage · 119 unknown

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  • Electrical System. Review the 395 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
  • Exterior Lighting. Review the 158 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
  • Fuel/propulsion System. Review the 79 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →

NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.

25 crash reports64 fire reports14 injury reports

Electrical System complaints

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44,500 miles · Jan 22, 2014
Electrical SystemExterior Lighting

HEADLIGHT CONNECTION PLUGS MELTED LIGHTS DON'T WORK ON LOW BEAMS. POLICE VEHICLES HAVE BEEN RECALLED FOR THIS PROBLEM BUT NOT ALL OTHERS. DEALER WONT FIX WANTS ME TO PAY FOR IT. I THINK CHRYSLER KNOW THAT THERE IS A PROBLEM BECAUSE THAT WHY THEY RECALLED ALL POLICE VEHICLES. I THINK THIS IS A SAFETY PROBLEM, WHEN DRIVING AT NIG…

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HEADLIGHT CONNECTION PLUGS MELTED LIGHTS DON'T WORK ON LOW BEAMS. POLICE VEHICLES HAVE BEEN RECALLED FOR THIS PROBLEM BUT NOT ALL OTHERS. DEALER WONT FIX WANTS ME TO PAY FOR IT. I THINK CHRYSLER KNOW THAT THERE IS A PROBLEM BECAUSE THAT WHY THEY RECALLED ALL POLICE VEHICLES. I THINK THIS IS A SAFETY PROBLEM, WHEN DRIVING AT NIGHT AND YOUR LIGHTS GO OUT FROM LIGHT PLUGS MELTING AND I OR MY WIFE AND KIDS CANT SEE THE ROAD AND POSSIBLE GET INTO A WRECK OR PLUGS GET HOT ENOUGH TO CATCH THE CAR ON FIRE. SOMETHING NEED TO BE DONE. *TR

NHTSA ODI #10561105

52,000 miles · Jan 14, 2014
Electrical SystemExterior Lighting

MY PASSENGER SIDE LOW BEAM HEADLAMP WENT OUT. I PURCHASED A NEW BULB BUT WHEN I WENT TO REPLACE IT, I NOTICED THAT THE HARNESS ATTACHED TO THE BULB WAS SCORCHED AND MELTED. I REPLACED THE HARNESS ALONG WITH THE BULB. THE HEADLIGHT WORKED FOR A FEW DAYS BUT NO LONGER DOES. I NOTICED THERE IS A RECALL FOR A SIMILAR PROBLEM BUT…

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MY PASSENGER SIDE LOW BEAM HEADLAMP WENT OUT. I PURCHASED A NEW BULB BUT WHEN I WENT TO REPLACE IT, I NOTICED THAT THE HARNESS ATTACHED TO THE BULB WAS SCORCHED AND MELTED. I REPLACED THE HARNESS ALONG WITH THE BULB. THE HEADLIGHT WORKED FOR A FEW DAYS BUT NO LONGER DOES. I NOTICED THERE IS A RECALL FOR A SIMILAR PROBLEM BUT WHEN I CONTACTED THE DEALER, THEY INFORMED ME THAT MY CAR WAS NOT PART OF THE RECALL EVEN THOUGH THE PROBLEM IS IDENTICAL. *TR

NHTSA ODI #10559847

42,447 miles · Jan 6, 2014
Electrical System

MY CAR DISPLAYED A MESSAGE BATTERY SAVE MODE, I WAS RIDING ON THE TURNPIKE WHICH I HAD TO HURRY AND PULL OVER BECAUSE THE RADIOS DOWN, THEN THE AIR CONDITIONER, THEN THE DASH BOARD LIGHTS START APPEARING, THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS CAME ON, THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME NO EASY TO TURN AS IF IT WAS LOCKING. I PLACED THE CAR IN PARK THE E…

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MY CAR DISPLAYED A MESSAGE BATTERY SAVE MODE, I WAS RIDING ON THE TURNPIKE WHICH I HAD TO HURRY AND PULL OVER BECAUSE THE RADIOS DOWN, THEN THE AIR CONDITIONER, THEN THE DASH BOARD LIGHTS START APPEARING, THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS CAME ON, THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME NO EASY TO TURN AS IF IT WAS LOCKING. I PLACED THE CAR IN PARK THE ENTIRE CAR SHUT OFF, KEY WASN'T ABLE TO BE DETECTED NOTHING. HAD THE CAR TOWED TO MY MECHANIC SHOP HE EXPLAINED ALTERNATOR AND THAT HE WOULD ALSO CHECK THE VOLTAGE ON THE BATTERY. WHEN HE WENT TO CHECK THE BATTERY IT WAS EXTREMELY HOT WHICH HE WAS SURPRISE IT HADN'T CATCHES FIRE. OBVIOUSLY I CALLED TO SEE IF THEIR WERE ANY RECALLS RELATED TO MY VIN AND THEY SAID NO, CRAZY PART IS I'M REVIEWING ALL THE SAME PROBLEMS ON THIS SITE AND DODGE DOESN'T THINK THIS IS A RECALL ISSUE THAT'S CRAZY TO ME. *TR

NHTSA ODI #10558580

54,034 miles · Jan 2, 2014
Electrical SystemExterior Lighting

NOTICED THAT THE PASSENGER SIDE LOW BEAM HEADLAMP WAS NOT LIGHTING. INSTALLED A NEW LAMP WITH THE SAME CURRENT AND POWER SPECS. WITH LESS THAN 4 HOURS ON THE NEW LAMP IT ALSO FAILED TO LIGHT. REMOVED THE LAMP AND FOUND THE CONNECTOR SHELL/HOUSING CHARRED AND BRITTLE. CONTACTS ON ONE SIDE OF THE CONNECTOR AND BOTH THE ORIGINAL…

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NOTICED THAT THE PASSENGER SIDE LOW BEAM HEADLAMP WAS NOT LIGHTING. INSTALLED A NEW LAMP WITH THE SAME CURRENT AND POWER SPECS. WITH LESS THAN 4 HOURS ON THE NEW LAMP IT ALSO FAILED TO LIGHT. REMOVED THE LAMP AND FOUND THE CONNECTOR SHELL/HOUSING CHARRED AND BRITTLE. CONTACTS ON ONE SIDE OF THE CONNECTOR AND BOTH THE ORIGINAL AND REPLACEMENT LAMPS WERE DISCOLORED BY INTENSE HEAT. EVIDENTLY, THE CONNECTOR CONTACT WAS NOT PROVIDING A SOLID CONNECTION WITH THE LAMP TERMINALS, AND THE HIGH RESISTANCE CONNECTION RESULTED IN OVERHEATING AND MELTING OF THE CONNECTOR, A DEALER SERVICE ADVISOR INFORMED ME THAT THIS IS A KNOWN, ONGOING PROBLEM FOR WHICH THE SOLUTION IS TO REPLACE THE ENTIRE WIRING HARNESS AT THE OWNER'S EXPENSE. RESEARCH INDICATED THAT THE PROBLEM HAS BEEN ACKNOWLEDGED BY CHRYSLER, BUT ONLY POLICE VEHICLES HAVE BEEN RECALLED. TO AVOID SPENDING HUNDREDS OF DOLLARS TO HAVE THE ENTIRE HARNESS REPLACED, THE ORIGINAL CONNECTOR HAS BEEN REMOVED AND A REPLACEMENT CONNECTOR INSTALLED. WHETHER "NEW" HARNESSES INSTALLED TO FIX THE PROBLEM USE THE SAME INADEQUATE CONNECTORS IS UNKNOWN. *TR

NHTSA ODI #10558199

52,000 miles · Jan 2, 2014
Electrical SystemExterior Lighting

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 DODGE CHARGER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE HEADLIGHTS SUDDENLY FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS FOUND THAT THE HEADLIGHT HARNESS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS SCHEDULED FOR REPAIRS. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED ABOUT THE FAILURE AND INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THE VEHI…

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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 DODGE CHARGER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE HEADLIGHTS SUDDENLY FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS FOUND THAT THE HEADLIGHT HARNESS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS SCHEDULED FOR REPAIRS. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED ABOUT THE FAILURE AND INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER 12V042000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM , EXTERIOR LIGHTING , SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC). THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 52,000.

NHTSA ODI #10558196

59,000 miles · Dec 31, 2013
Electrical SystemSteering

I CURRENTLY OWN A 2011 DODGE CHARGER AND I GOT INTO MY CAR AND NOTICED THAT ALL OF THE LIGHTS WERE ON IN THE DASH BOARD FROM THE WIND SHIELD WIPERS, POWER STEERING SERVICE LIGHT WAS FLASHING, BRAKE LIGHTS I MEAN EVERY LIGHT WAS ON. I TOOK THE CAR TO THE DEALER BECAUSE I PURCHASED THE CAR DECEMBER 2012 AND I REMEMBER THE DEALER S…

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I CURRENTLY OWN A 2011 DODGE CHARGER AND I GOT INTO MY CAR AND NOTICED THAT ALL OF THE LIGHTS WERE ON IN THE DASH BOARD FROM THE WIND SHIELD WIPERS, POWER STEERING SERVICE LIGHT WAS FLASHING, BRAKE LIGHTS I MEAN EVERY LIGHT WAS ON. I TOOK THE CAR TO THE DEALER BECAUSE I PURCHASED THE CAR DECEMBER 2012 AND I REMEMBER THE DEALER SAYING THAT I HAD THE PREVIOUS OWNERS WARRANTY BUT TO FIND OUT I ONLY HAD THE POWER TRAIN WARRANTY AND WAS TOLD THAT I HAD TO PAY $120.00 JUST FOR A DIAGNOSTIC. MY HUSBAND WAS FURIOUS AND TOOK THE CAR TO ANOTHER SHOP AND THEY STATED THAT THE CAR JUST NEEDED FUSES WHEN ALL OF THE FUSES WERE REPLACED ALL OF THE LIGHTS WENT OFF BUT THE POWER STEERING WENT ALL THE WAY OUT SO NOW I HAVE NOT BEEN ABLE TO DRIVE MY CAR UNTIL I CAN GET THE MONEY TO SEE WHAT IS WRONG WITH THE POWER STEERING IT IS UNFORTUNATE THAT MY CAR HAS BEEN SITTING UP FOR 2 MONTHS NOW. A FAIRLY NEW CAR AND I AM HAVING THESE PROBLEMS THIS IS JUST CRAZY I CHECK THE DODGE WEBSITE FOR RECALLS AND I DIDN'T SEE ANYTHING. *TR

NHTSA ODI #10557987

55,000 miles · Dec 26, 2013
Electrical SystemExterior Lighting

DRIVER SIDE LOW BEAM LIGHT WENT OUT. TRIED REPLACING THE BULB, WHICH WAS MUCH MORE DIFFICULT THAN ANTICIPATED SO, DECIDED TO TAKE IT TO THE DODGE DEALER I PURCHASED THE CAR FROM. RECEIVED A CALL FROM THE SERVICE DEPARTMENT ONLY TO BE TOLD THAT IT WAS NOT THE BULB BUT WAS THE ENTIRE WIRING MECHANISM AND THE WIRES HAD "MELTED". …

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DRIVER SIDE LOW BEAM LIGHT WENT OUT. TRIED REPLACING THE BULB, WHICH WAS MUCH MORE DIFFICULT THAN ANTICIPATED SO, DECIDED TO TAKE IT TO THE DODGE DEALER I PURCHASED THE CAR FROM. RECEIVED A CALL FROM THE SERVICE DEPARTMENT ONLY TO BE TOLD THAT IT WAS NOT THE BULB BUT WAS THE ENTIRE WIRING MECHANISM AND THE WIRES HAD "MELTED". I HAVE BEEN A LOYAL DODGE CUSTOMER FOR MANY YEAR, DESPITE MANY DIFFICULTIES WITH OTHER DODGE MODELS. MOST RECENT, THIS HEADLIGHT ISSUE, NOT COVERED UNDER ANY RECALL (EVEN AFTER READING ALL THESE COMPLAINTS) AND I AM OVER MY 36,000 MILE WARRANTY, I AM EXTREMELY DISAPPOINTED IN CHRYSLER! NOT ONLY BECAUSE OF THE COST OF THIS REPAIR, BUT NOW I WORRY THAT IF THE HEAT IS ENOUGH TO MELT THE WIRES, WHAT HAPPENS THE NEXT TIME I AM DRIVING AND THE WIRES ACTUALLY CATCH FIRE? GUESS CHRYSLER WILL ISSUE A RECALL ONCE SOMEONE IS SEVERELY INJURED OR WORSE CASE DEAD BECAUSE OF THIS ISSUE! *TR

NHTSA ODI #10557316

64,500 miles · Dec 24, 2013
Electrical SystemExterior Lighting

DRIVERS SIDE LOW BEAM WENT OUT WHILE DRIVING AT NIGHT. WHILE CHANGING THE BULB, I NOTICED THAT THE CONNECTOR AND BULB WERE MELTED, BLACK, AND BRITTLE. THE NEW BULB LASTED TWO DAYS BEFORE IT WENT OUT. CONTACTED DODGE ABOUT THE RECALL ON DODGE CHARGER POLICE VEHICLES, BUT VIN SPECIFIC RECALL DOES NOT COVER MY VEHICLE. NOW I'M FORC…

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DRIVERS SIDE LOW BEAM WENT OUT WHILE DRIVING AT NIGHT. WHILE CHANGING THE BULB, I NOTICED THAT THE CONNECTOR AND BULB WERE MELTED, BLACK, AND BRITTLE. THE NEW BULB LASTED TWO DAYS BEFORE IT WENT OUT. CONTACTED DODGE ABOUT THE RECALL ON DODGE CHARGER POLICE VEHICLES, BUT VIN SPECIFIC RECALL DOES NOT COVER MY VEHICLE. NOW I'M FORCED TO GET THE HARNESS REPAIRED AT MY OWN EXPENSE. DOES NOT SEEM RIGHT THAT THERE ARE SO MANY OTHERS WITH THE SAME PROBLEM, BUT DODGE IS NOT FIXING THE PROBLEM??? *TR

NHTSA ODI #10557196

67,000 miles · Dec 18, 2013
Electrical SystemExterior Lighting

SAME AS EVERYONE ELSE. STARTED WITH HAVING TO REPLACE BOTH LIGHTBULBS MULTIPLE TIMES. DEALER SAID IT WAS WIRING HARNESS BUT NOT COVERED BY RECALL. WITHIN 6 MONTHS MAJOR CATASTROPHIC FAILURE WITH ALTERNATOR AND BATTERY, AGAIN NOT COVERED. *TR

NHTSA ODI #10556511

50,000 miles · Dec 18, 2013
Electrical SystemExterior Lighting

2011 DODGE CHARGER DRIVERS SIDE LOW BEAM HEADLIGHT WENT OUT DURING LOW VISIBILITY, FURTHER INVESTIGATION REVEALED THE WIRING HARNESS LEADING UP TO THE BULB OVERHEATED AND IS RESULTING IN INTERMITTENT OPERATION. IT IS SOMETIMES POSSIBLE TO MANUALLY MOVE WIRES TO GET THE HEADLIGHT BACK ON BUT EVENTUALLY IT GOES BACK OUT. HEAD LIG…

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2011 DODGE CHARGER DRIVERS SIDE LOW BEAM HEADLIGHT WENT OUT DURING LOW VISIBILITY, FURTHER INVESTIGATION REVEALED THE WIRING HARNESS LEADING UP TO THE BULB OVERHEATED AND IS RESULTING IN INTERMITTENT OPERATION. IT IS SOMETIMES POSSIBLE TO MANUALLY MOVE WIRES TO GET THE HEADLIGHT BACK ON BUT EVENTUALLY IT GOES BACK OUT. HEAD LIGHT HAS BEEN REPLACED A COUPLE OF TIMES BUT THIS IS NOT THE ROOT CAUSE, ROOT CAUSE IS SOMETHING IS CAUSING THE WIRES TO OVERHEAT. *TR

NHTSA ODI #10556471

Official recalls

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19V018000 · Air Bags:frontal:passenger Side:inflator Module

Jan 15, 2019

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2010 Dodge Ram 3500, Ram 4500/5500, 2010-2011 Dodge Dakota, 2010-2014 Dodge Challenger, 2010-2015 Dodge Challenger, Chrysler 300, and 2010-2016 Jeep Wrangler vehicles. Upon deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator to explode.

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger's frontal air bag, the inflator could explode with metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants potentially resulting in serious injury or death.

Remedy: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicle until the recall repair is complete. Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began February 4, 2019. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is V01.

18V021000 · Air Bags:frontal:passenger Side:inflator Module

Jan 9, 2018

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2009-2013 Jeep Wrangler, Chrysler 300, Dodge Challenger and Dodge Charger vehicles, and 2009-2011 Dodge Dakota vehicles sold, or ever registered, in the states of Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), and the U.S. Virgin Islands or "Zone A." Additionally, Chrysler is recalling certain 2009-2010 RAM 4500 Cab Chassis, RAM 5500 Cab Chassis, RAM 3500 Cab Chassis, Jeep Wrangler, Chrysler 300, Dodge Dakota, Dodge Challenger, and Dodge Charger vehicles ever registered in the states of Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia or "Zone B." Chrysler is also recalling certain 2009 RAM 3500, RAM 2500, RAM 4500 Cab Chassis, RAM 5500 Cab Chassis, Dodge Durango, Chrysler Aspen, RAM 3500 Cab Chassis, Jeep Wrangler, Chrysler 300, Dodge Dakota, Dodge Challenger, and Dodge Charger vehicles ever registered in the states of Alaska, Colorado, Connecticut, Idaho, Iowa, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, New Hampshire, New York, North Dakota, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Utah, Vermont, Washington, Wisconsin, and Wyoming. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger frontal air bag, these passenger air bag inflator may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling.

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

Remedy: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicle until the recall repair is complete. Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began February 28, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is U03.

17V435000 · Electrical System:alternator/generator/regulator

Jul 10, 2017

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2011-2014 Dodge Challenger, Dodge Charger, Chrysler 300, Dodge Durango, and 2012-2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles. The affected vehicles have electro-hydraulic power steering (EHPS) and are equipped with a 5.7L or a 3.6L engine and a 160, 180 or 220 amp alternator. In the affected vehicles, the alternator may suddenly fail.

Consequence & remedy

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 inspect the alternator and depending on the part number, will replace the alternator, if necessary, free of charge. The recall began February 12, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is T36.

16V352000 · Air Bags:frontal:passenger Side:inflator Module

May 24, 2016

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) expanded the affected population to include 73,712 2005-2009 RAM 2500 trucks produced at the St. Louis North Assembly Plant. With this change, Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2004-2008 RAM 1500, 2005-2009 RAM 2500, 2006-2009 RAM 3500, 2007-2010 RAM 3500 Cab Chassis, 2008-2010 RAM 4500 and 5500 Cab Chassis, 2004-2009 Dodge Durango, 2007-2009 Chrysler Aspen, 2007-2012 Jeep Wrangler, 2008-2012 Dodge Challenger, 2005-2008 Dodge Magnum, 2005-2012 Chrysler 300, 2006-2012 Dodge Charger, 2005-2011 Dodge Dakota, and 2006-2009 Mitsubishi Raider vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in AL, CA, FL, GA, HI, LA, MS, SC, TX, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), and the U.S. Virgin Islands, or "Zone A." Additionally, unless included in "Zone A" above, Chrysler is also recalling 2004-2008 RAM 1500, 2005-2009 RAM 2500, 2006-2009 RAM 3500, 2007-2009 RAM 3500 Cab Chassis, 2008-2009 RAM 4500 and 5500 Cab Chassis, 2004-2009 Dodge Durango, 2007-2009 Chrysler Aspen, 2007-2009 Jeep Wrangler, 2008-2009 Dodge Challenger, 2005-2008 Dodge Magnum, 2005-2009 Chrysler 300, 2006-2009 Dodge Charger, 2005-2009 Dodge Dakota and 2006-2009 Mitsubishi Raider vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in AZ, AR, DE, Washington D.C., IL, IN, KS, KY, MD, MO, NE, NV, NJ, NM, NC, OH, OK, PA, TN, VA, and WV, or "Zone B." Lastly, unless included in "Zone A" or "Zone B" above, Chrysler is recalling certain 2005-2008 RAM 2500, 2006-2008 RAM 3500, 2007-2008 RAM 3500 Cab Chassis, 2008 RAM 4500 and 5500 Cab Chassis, 2004-2008 Dodge Durango, 2007-2008 Chrysler Aspen, 2007-2008 Jeep Wrangler, 2008 Dodge Challenger, 2005-2008 Dodge Magnum, 2005-2008 Chrysler 300, 2006-2008 Dodge Charger, 2005-2008 Dodge Dakota, and 2006-2008 Mitsubishi Raider vehicles originally sold, or registered, in AK, CO, CT, ID, IA, ME, MA, MI, MN, MT, NH, NY, ND, OR, RI, SD, UT, VT, WA, WI, and WY.

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules, and used as original equipment or replacement equipment. These inflators may rupture due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling. An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

Remedy: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicle until the recall repair is complete. Chrysler will notify the Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep and RAM owners. Mitsubishi owners will be notified by their company. Dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began on March 27, 2017. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is S43. Note: This recall supersedes recall 14V-7700.

16V043000 · Structure

Jan 28, 2016

FCA US LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2011-2016 Dodge Charger vehicles manufactured August 23, 2010, to January 7, 2016. When an affected vehicle is lifted using the supplied tire jack without chocking the wheels, the vehicle's body-side sill may give causing the tire jack to fail and the car to fall.

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: A car that falls unexpectedly increases the risk of injury.

Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will provide owners with wheel chocks and instructions for their use, free of charge. The recall began on March 21, 2016. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is S03.

15V467000 · Air Bags:side/window; Seat Belts

Jul 27, 2015

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2011-2014 Dodge Charger vehicles manufactured May 6, 2010, to June 5, 2014. In the affected vehicles, the side impact sensor calibrations may be overly sensitive, and as a result, the side air bag inflatable curtains and seat air bags may unexpectedly deploy and the seat belt pre-tensioners may activate.

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: Air bags that unexpectedly deploy increase the risk of a crash or injury.

Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will update the Occupant Restraint Control module calibration, free of charge. The recall began on August 25, 2015. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is R35.

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Seat Belts

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2011-2014 Dodge Charger vehicles manufactured May 6, 2010, to June 5, 2014. In the affected vehicles, the side impact sensor calibrations may be overly sensitive, and as a result, the side air bag inflatable curtains and seat air bags may unexpectedly deploy and the seat belt pre-tensioners may activate.

Consequence: Air bags that unexpectedly deploy increase the risk of a crash or injury.

Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will update the Occupant Restraint Control module calibration, free of charge. The recall began on August 25, 2015. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is R35.

Air Bags:side/window

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2011-2014 Dodge Charger vehicles manufactured May 6, 2010, to June 5, 2014. In the affected vehicles, the side impact sensor calibrations may be overly sensitive, and as a result, the side air bag inflatable curtains and seat air bags may unexpectedly deploy and the seat belt pre-tensioners may activate.

Consequence: Air bags that unexpectedly deploy increase the risk of a crash or injury.

Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will update the Occupant Restraint Control module calibration, free of charge. The recall began on August 25, 2015. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is R35.

14V634000 · Electrical System:alternator/generator/regulator

Oct 8, 2014

Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2011-2014 Chrysler 300, Dodge Charger, Challenger, and Durango; and 2012-2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles manufactured April 22, 2010, to January 2, 2014, and equipped with a 3.6L engine and a 160 amp alternator. In the affected vehicles, the alternator may suddenly fail.

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: If the alternator fails, the vehicle may stall without warning, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Chrysler has notified owners, and dealers will replace the alternator, free of charge. The recall began on February 27, 2015. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is P60.

14V101000 · Exterior Lighting:headlights

Mar 4, 2014

Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 Dodge Charger vehicles manufactured May 20, 2010, through November 8, 2011, and equipped with halogen headlamps. In the affected vehicles, a sub-harness for the headlights may overheat and cause the low beam headlights to go out.

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: Loss of headlights reduces the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the headlamp jumper harnesses and bulbs, or the headlamp assemblies, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on May 2, 2014. Owners may contract Chrysler at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number associated with this recall is P08. This recall concerns non-police vehicles. A separate campaign was launched in 2012 to address police vehicles. See NHTSA recall 12V-042.

13V118000 · Air Bags

Apr 3, 2013

Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 Chrysler 300, Dodge Challenger, and Dodge Charger vehicles manufactured April 11, 2011, through December 14, 2011. The affected vehicles may have improperly sized terminal crimps on the seat side-airbag wiring harness which may cause the seat side-airbags to malfunction and illuminate the airbag warning light.

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: In the event of a crash necessitating airbag deployment the airbags may not operate as designed, increasing the risk of injury.

Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace both driver and passenger seat airbag wiring harnesses, free of charge. The recall began on April 22, 2013. Owners may contact Chrysler at 1-800-247-9753. Chrysler's recall campaign number is N07.

12V197000 · Electrical System:wiring:fuses And Circuit Breakers; Service Brakes, Air:antilock:control Unit/module

May 2, 2012

CHRYSLER IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 AND 2012 300 AND DODGE CHARGER VEHICLES. THESE VEHICLES MAY LOSE ABS/ESC SYSTEM FUNCTION DUE TO AN OVERHEATED POWER DISTRIBUTION CENTER.

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: THIS COULD LEAD TO LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Remedy: CHRYSLER WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL RELOCATE THE ABS/ESC SYSTEM FUSE, FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 18, 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.

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Electrical System:wiring:fuses And Circuit Breakers

CHRYSLER IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 AND 2012 300 AND DODGE CHARGER VEHICLES. THESE VEHICLES MAY LOSE ABS/ESC SYSTEM FUNCTION DUE TO AN OVERHEATED POWER DISTRIBUTION CENTER.

Consequence: THIS COULD LEAD TO LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Remedy: CHRYSLER WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL RELOCATE THE ABS/ESC SYSTEM FUSE, FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 18, 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.

Service Brakes, Air:antilock:control Unit/module

CHRYSLER IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 AND 2012 300 AND DODGE CHARGER VEHICLES. THESE VEHICLES MAY LOSE ABS/ESC SYSTEM FUNCTION DUE TO AN OVERHEATED POWER DISTRIBUTION CENTER.

Consequence: THIS COULD LEAD TO LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Remedy: CHRYSLER WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL RELOCATE THE ABS/ESC SYSTEM FUSE, FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 18, 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.

12V042000 · Electrical System:wiring; Electrical System:wiring:fuses And Circuit Breakers; Exterior Lighting:headlights; Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock/traction Control/electronic Limited Slip:control Unit/module

Feb 7, 2012

CHRYSLER IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 and 2012 DODGE CHARGER POLICE VEHICLES. THE LOW BEAM HEADLAMPS OF SOME VEHICLES COULD FAIL DUE TO AN OVERHEATED BULB HARNESS CONNECTOR. OTHER VEHICLES MAY LOSE ABS/ESC SYSTEM FUNCTION DUE TO AN OVERHEATED POWER DISTRIBUTION CENTER.

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: THIS COULD LEAD TO LOSS OF VISIBILITY AND/OR BRAKING ABILITY, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Remedy: CHRYSLER WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE HEADLAMP JUMPER HARNESSES AND RELOCATE THE ABS/ESC SYSTEM FUSE WITHIN THE POWER DISTRIBUTION CENTER, FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 2, 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.

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Electrical System:wiring:fuses And Circuit Breakers

CHRYSLER IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 and 2012 DODGE CHARGER POLICE VEHICLES. THE LOW BEAM HEADLAMPS OF SOME VEHICLES COULD FAIL DUE TO AN OVERHEATED BULB HARNESS CONNECTOR. OTHER VEHICLES MAY LOSE ABS/ESC SYSTEM FUNCTION DUE TO AN OVERHEATED POWER DISTRIBUTION CENTER.

Consequence: THIS COULD LEAD TO LOSS OF VISIBILITY AND/OR BRAKING ABILITY, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Remedy: CHRYSLER WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE HEADLAMP JUMPER HARNESSES AND RELOCATE THE ABS/ESC SYSTEM FUSE WITHIN THE POWER DISTRIBUTION CENTER, FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 2, 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.

Exterior Lighting:headlights

CHRYSLER IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 and 2012 DODGE CHARGER POLICE VEHICLES. THE LOW BEAM HEADLAMPS OF SOME VEHICLES COULD FAIL DUE TO AN OVERHEATED BULB HARNESS CONNECTOR. OTHER VEHICLES MAY LOSE ABS/ESC SYSTEM FUNCTION DUE TO AN OVERHEATED POWER DISTRIBUTION CENTER.

Consequence: THIS COULD LEAD TO LOSS OF VISIBILITY AND/OR BRAKING ABILITY, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Remedy: CHRYSLER WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE HEADLAMP JUMPER HARNESSES AND RELOCATE THE ABS/ESC SYSTEM FUSE WITHIN THE POWER DISTRIBUTION CENTER, FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 2, 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.

Electrical System:wiring

CHRYSLER IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 and 2012 DODGE CHARGER POLICE VEHICLES. THE LOW BEAM HEADLAMPS OF SOME VEHICLES COULD FAIL DUE TO AN OVERHEATED BULB HARNESS CONNECTOR. OTHER VEHICLES MAY LOSE ABS/ESC SYSTEM FUNCTION DUE TO AN OVERHEATED POWER DISTRIBUTION CENTER.

Consequence: THIS COULD LEAD TO LOSS OF VISIBILITY AND/OR BRAKING ABILITY, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Remedy: CHRYSLER WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE HEADLAMP JUMPER HARNESSES AND RELOCATE THE ABS/ESC SYSTEM FUSE WITHIN THE POWER DISTRIBUTION CENTER, FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 2, 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock/traction Control/electronic Limited Slip:control Unit/module

CHRYSLER IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 and 2012 DODGE CHARGER POLICE VEHICLES. THE LOW BEAM HEADLAMPS OF SOME VEHICLES COULD FAIL DUE TO AN OVERHEATED BULB HARNESS CONNECTOR. OTHER VEHICLES MAY LOSE ABS/ESC SYSTEM FUNCTION DUE TO AN OVERHEATED POWER DISTRIBUTION CENTER.

Consequence: THIS COULD LEAD TO LOSS OF VISIBILITY AND/OR BRAKING ABILITY, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Remedy: CHRYSLER WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE HEADLAMP JUMPER HARNESSES AND RELOCATE THE ABS/ESC SYSTEM FUSE WITHIN THE POWER DISTRIBUTION CENTER, FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 2, 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.

Model-level recall history does not show whether a particular VIN is affected or has received a repair. Check a VIN with NHTSA ↗

NHTSA investigations

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EA21002 · Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture

Opened Sep 17, 2021 · No close date supplied

Status: open (inferred from source dates) · Air Bags:frontal:driver Side:inflator Module; Air Bags:frontal:passenger Side:inflator Module

From 2000 through 2017, Takata produced millions of air bag inflators using two types of phase-stabilized ammonium nitrate ("PSAN") propellant -- propellant 2004 and propellant 2004L. After prolonged exposure to high temperature cycles and humidity, inflators using propellant 2004 can degrade, causing the propellant to burn too quickly when ignited. The rapid burning can cause the inflator to rupture during deployment, potentially causing serious or even fatal injury to vehicle occupants. See 2016 Blomquist Report at www.nhtsa.gov/sites/nhtsa.gov/files/documents/expert_report-hrblomquist.pdf.Consequently, all frontal inflators using propellant 2004 that do not contain a "desiccant" (a substance that traps and holds moisture) in US vehicles are under recall. These "non-desiccated" inflators either have been or are required to be replaced.In some cases, the remedy part for these recalled inflators was, or will be, an inflator using either propellant 2004 or 2004L that does contain a desiccant. None of these "desiccated" remedy parts (which were installed in older model year vehicles) are currently under recall for a degradation concern. Certain subsets of desiccated PSAN inflators using propellant 2004 for use as original equipment, however, have been recalled for a degradation concern. All Takata inflators produced with propellant 2004L contain desiccant, and none of these desiccated inflators using propellant 2004L are under recall for a degradation concern. There have been no reported field ruptures in any non-recalled desiccated PSAN inflators.It is understood that desiccants fully saturate at some threshold, at which point any additional moisture will not be captured. This means the degradation process observed in non-desiccated inflators using propellant 2004 may also occur in non-recalled desiccated inflators using propellant 2004, assuming additional moisture enters the inflator and high temperature cycling occurs. Based on available information, desiccant saturation can occur within the first five years in the worst environments, and the time required for full saturation is affected by multiple factors. While no present safety risk has been identified, further work is needed to evaluate the future risk of non-recalled desiccated inflators using propellant 2004.Three entities -- Takata (now known as TK Global), the Independent Testing Coalition, and Exponent -- have been studying the long-term behavior of Takata desiccated PSAN inflators using propellant 2004L (as well as 2004) in the presence of moisture and temperature cycling. The research efforts, which include development of predictive modeling techniques and field sample analysis, are ongoing. To date, none of the researchers have identified field evidence showing that propellant 2004L is undergoing a degradation process that leads to aggressive deployment and potential rupture. However, the time in service of such inflators remains short compared to that of the inflators using propellant 2004. Further study is needed to assess the long-term safety of desiccated inflators using propellant 2004L.The Office of Defects Investigation is opening this investigation to examine whether a safety defect related to propellant degradation exists in non-recalled desiccated PSAN frontal inflators manufactured by Takata. This investigation will require extensive information on Takata production processes and surveys of inflators in the field. Lists of recall actions that may have used desiccated PSAN inflators as remedy parts, as well as the makes and models originally manufactured with them, is available with the downloadable version of this document (see nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=EA21002 -- note this information is subject to change/revision as the investigation proceeds). This investigation does not supersede EA15-001, which remains open.

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Air Bags:frontal:driver Side:inflator Module

From 2000 through 2017, Takata produced millions of air bag inflators using two types of phase-stabilized ammonium nitrate ("PSAN") propellant -- propellant 2004 and propellant 2004L. After prolonged exposure to high temperature cycles and humidity, inflators using propellant 2004 can degrade, causing the propellant to burn too quickly when ignited. The rapid burning can cause the inflator to rupture during deployment, potentially causing serious or even fatal injury to vehicle occupants. See 2016 Blomquist Report at www.nhtsa.gov/sites/nhtsa.gov/files/documents/expert_report-hrblomquist.pdf.Consequently, all frontal inflators using propellant 2004 that do not contain a "desiccant" (a substance that traps and holds moisture) in US vehicles are under recall. These "non-desiccated" inflators either have been or are required to be replaced.In some cases, the remedy part for these recalled inflators was, or will be, an inflator using either propellant 2004 or 2004L that does contain a desiccant. None of these "desiccated" remedy parts (which were installed in older model year vehicles) are currently under recall for a degradation concern. Certain subsets of desiccated PSAN inflators using propellant 2004 for use as original equipment, however, have been recalled for a degradation concern. All Takata inflators produced with propellant 2004L contain desiccant, and none of these desiccated inflators using propellant 2004L are under recall for a degradation concern. There have been no reported field ruptures in any non-recalled desiccated PSAN inflators.It is understood that desiccants fully saturate at some threshold, at which point any additional moisture will not be captured. This means the degradation process observed in non-desiccated inflators using propellant 2004 may also occur in non-recalled desiccated inflators using propellant 2004, assuming additional moisture enters the inflator and high temperature cycling occurs. Based on available information, desiccant saturation can occur within the first five years in the worst environments, and the time required for full saturation is affected by multiple factors. While no present safety risk has been identified, further work is needed to evaluate the future risk of non-recalled desiccated inflators using propellant 2004.Three entities -- Takata (now known as TK Global), the Independent Testing Coalition, and Exponent -- have been studying the long-term behavior of Takata desiccated PSAN inflators using propellant 2004L (as well as 2004) in the presence of moisture and temperature cycling. The research efforts, which include development of predictive modeling techniques and field sample analysis, are ongoing. To date, none of the researchers have identified field evidence showing that propellant 2004L is undergoing a degradation process that leads to aggressive deployment and potential rupture. However, the time in service of such inflators remains short compared to that of the inflators using propellant 2004. Further study is needed to assess the long-term safety of desiccated inflators using propellant 2004L.The Office of Defects Investigation is opening this investigation to examine whether a safety defect related to propellant degradation exists in non-recalled desiccated PSAN frontal inflators manufactured by Takata. This investigation will require extensive information on Takata production processes and surveys of inflators in the field. Lists of recall actions that may have used desiccated PSAN inflators as remedy parts, as well as the makes and models originally manufactured with them, is available with the downloadable version of this document (see nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=EA21002 -- note this information is subject to change/revision as the investigation proceeds). This investigation does not supersede EA15-001, which remains open.

Air Bags:frontal:passenger Side:inflator Module

From 2000 through 2017, Takata produced millions of air bag inflators using two types of phase-stabilized ammonium nitrate ("PSAN") propellant -- propellant 2004 and propellant 2004L. After prolonged exposure to high temperature cycles and humidity, inflators using propellant 2004 can degrade, causing the propellant to burn too quickly when ignited. The rapid burning can cause the inflator to rupture during deployment, potentially causing serious or even fatal injury to vehicle occupants. See 2016 Blomquist Report at www.nhtsa.gov/sites/nhtsa.gov/files/documents/expert_report-hrblomquist.pdf.Consequently, all frontal inflators using propellant 2004 that do not contain a "desiccant" (a substance that traps and holds moisture) in US vehicles are under recall. These "non-desiccated" inflators either have been or are required to be replaced.In some cases, the remedy part for these recalled inflators was, or will be, an inflator using either propellant 2004 or 2004L that does contain a desiccant. None of these "desiccated" remedy parts (which were installed in older model year vehicles) are currently under recall for a degradation concern. Certain subsets of desiccated PSAN inflators using propellant 2004 for use as original equipment, however, have been recalled for a degradation concern. All Takata inflators produced with propellant 2004L contain desiccant, and none of these desiccated inflators using propellant 2004L are under recall for a degradation concern. There have been no reported field ruptures in any non-recalled desiccated PSAN inflators.It is understood that desiccants fully saturate at some threshold, at which point any additional moisture will not be captured. This means the degradation process observed in non-desiccated inflators using propellant 2004 may also occur in non-recalled desiccated inflators using propellant 2004, assuming additional moisture enters the inflator and high temperature cycling occurs. Based on available information, desiccant saturation can occur within the first five years in the worst environments, and the time required for full saturation is affected by multiple factors. While no present safety risk has been identified, further work is needed to evaluate the future risk of non-recalled desiccated inflators using propellant 2004.Three entities -- Takata (now known as TK Global), the Independent Testing Coalition, and Exponent -- have been studying the long-term behavior of Takata desiccated PSAN inflators using propellant 2004L (as well as 2004) in the presence of moisture and temperature cycling. The research efforts, which include development of predictive modeling techniques and field sample analysis, are ongoing. To date, none of the researchers have identified field evidence showing that propellant 2004L is undergoing a degradation process that leads to aggressive deployment and potential rupture. However, the time in service of such inflators remains short compared to that of the inflators using propellant 2004. Further study is needed to assess the long-term safety of desiccated inflators using propellant 2004L.The Office of Defects Investigation is opening this investigation to examine whether a safety defect related to propellant degradation exists in non-recalled desiccated PSAN frontal inflators manufactured by Takata. This investigation will require extensive information on Takata production processes and surveys of inflators in the field. Lists of recall actions that may have used desiccated PSAN inflators as remedy parts, as well as the makes and models originally manufactured with them, is available with the downloadable version of this document (see nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=EA21002 -- note this information is subject to change/revision as the investigation proceeds). This investigation does not supersede EA15-001, which remains open.

PE14022 · Alternator Failure

Opened Jul 22, 2014 · Closed Nov 6, 2014

Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Electrical System:alternator/generator/regulator

On July 22, 2014, the Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened PE14-022 to investigate 14 complaints (VOQs) alleging incidents of alternator failure resulting in engine stall while driving in model year (MY) 2011 through 2012 Dodge Charger vehicles.The MY 2011 through 2012 Dodge Charger vehicles were sold with three different engine options:1) 3.6L V6 (VIN8 = G), 88,766 vehicles; 2) 5.7L V8 (VIN8 = T), 38,615 vehicles; and 3) 6.4L V8 (VIN8 = J), 2,406 MY 2012 vehicles.The 14 VOQs identified in the PE14-022 opening resume involve 13 vehicles with 3.6L V6 engines and 1 vehicle with unknown engine (no VIN provided).In an October 7, 2014 letter to NHTSA, Chrysler described a safety defect condition that could result in rapid alternator failure having limited or no detection in approximately 434,581 MY 2011 through 2014 Chrysler 300, Dodge Charger, Dodge Challenger, Dodge Durango and Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles equipped with 3.6L engines and 160 amp alternators (NHTSA Recall No. 14V-634, Chrysler P60).The subject alternators are used in vehicles equipped with 3.6L V6 engines and without towing packages.According to Chrysler, the silicone diodes in the alternator rectifier bridge may experience thermal fatigue due to cyclic loading from the Electric Hydraulic Power Steering (EHPS) system, eventually resulting in no output, reduced output, or a fully shorted to ground condition.These failure modes vary in their time to failure and warning to the driver.Depending on the failure mode and timing, system voltage may drop to critically low levels, disabling systems such as the Anti-lock Brake System/Electronic Stability Control, Engine Control Module/Central Body Controller, or a total vehicle electrical system shut down (in the event of a short to ground failure mode).Analysis of complaints to ODI and Chrysler identified a total of 146 incidents of alternator failure resulting in engine stall while driving in MY 2011 through 2012 Dodge Charger vehicles, including 142 involving vehicles equipped with the 3.6L V6 engines (1.6 IPTV) that were included in 14V-634 and 4 involving vehicles with 5.7L V8 engines (0.1 IPTV), which are equipped with different alternators.Analysis of all alternator failure complaints found that approximately 48 percent of VOQs and 21 percent of Chrysler complaints involved allegations of engine stall.Many (98) complaints reported fire and/or smoke, but analysis of these determined that they involved thermal damage to the alternator diode and did not identify any incidents involving damage beyond the alternator assembly.One VOQ identified in the opening resume for PE14-022 alleged a crash, but further evaluation determined that this involved a minor rear-end impact with slight bumper damage.This investigation is closed based on Chrysler's decision to conduct a safety recall.The VOQs associated with this investigation are:10641479,10641366,10641349,10642017,10640770,10640687,10640553,10639692,10638810,10638356,10638175,10638143,10637460,10633806,10633304,10632943,10632006,10631704,10631613,10631420,10631088,10630991,10630854,10630844,10630108,10629623,10629603,10628228,10628150,10627941,10627342,10626452,10626254,10625962,10622385,10622340,10621603,10620961,10619481,10618950,10618948,10618539,10618476,10618334,10618081,10618107,10616834,10616461,10616456,10615754,10615719,10606580,10605090,10604958,10597295,10592085,10588675,10587141,10562463,10559730,10511407