Chrysler Dodge Charger Police 2014 Recall: Alternator Failure Risk
Chrysler recalls 2014 Dodge Charger Police vehicles with a faulty 220 amp alternator that may cause sudden stalling or fire. Owners must have alternator replaced free by dealers.
Use caution until it’s fixed
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.
What happened, in plain English
Chrysler is recalling certain 2011-2014 Dodge Charger Police vehicles due to a faulty alternator that can cause sudden stalling or fire. This recall affects vehicles that may stall without warning, increasing crash risk or potentially causing a fire. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1249055-chrysler-dodge-charger-police-2014-recall-alternator-failure-risk.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1249055-chrysler-dodge-charger-police-2014-recall-alternator-failure-risk · Updated October 9, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #16V739000
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“Chrysler Dodge Charger Police 2014 Recall: Alternator Failure Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated October 9, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1249055-chrysler-dodge-charger-police-2014-recall-alternator-failure-risk. Based on NHTSA recall #16V739000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=16V739000).
Why it’s dangerous
The alternator may suddenly fail, causing the vehicle to stall without warning. This increases crash risk during police operations. There's also a possibility of short circuits leading to fire.
Who’s affected
Police vehicles from 2011-2014 Dodge Charger Police models are affected. Officers using these vehicles for patrol are most at risk due to potential stalling or fire.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your vehicle has a 220 amp alternator. Affected models include 2011-2014 Dodge Charger Police, 2007-2013 RAM 3500 Cab Chassis, 2008-2013 RAM 4500 and 5500 Cab Chassis, and 2013 RAM 2500 and 3500.
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What to do — step by step
Contact Chrysler Customer Service
Call 1-800-853-1403 to schedule alternator replacement.
Get Alternator Replaced
Dealers will replace the alternator with a revised model free of charge.
What NHTSA says to 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.
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Where this comes from
The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: NHTSA Recall #16V739000 (October 13, 2016)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 9, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the NHTSA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
- GovInfoNow is an independent service and is not a government agency. We republish official NHTSA recall data; we don’t issue, amend or administer recalls.