Recalls for your 2008 Ram 5500

Recalls for 2008 Ram 5500

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DEFECT #1 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR


Posted on: 2016-10-13
Description
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.

Corrective Action
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the alternator with a revised alternator, free of charge.  Parts are not currently available, but beginning on november 25, 2016 owners will be notified of the recall and they will be sent a second letter when remedy parts are available.  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.

DEFECT #2 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR


Posted on: 2016-10-13
Description
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.

Corrective Action
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.