Recall S68/NHTSA16V-79

[RVTRKN]

Just got this in the mail, (S68/NHTSA16V-79) it is concerning the 220 Amp alternator, that it can fail or short out, causing a serious enough condition to cause an accident. Any one else getting this recall?

 

[MichaelOverfield]

Most trucks didn't have the 220amp alternator.. I was actually looking to upgrade mine to the 220, I think the base alternator is only 140amps, too low in my opinion.

 

[EDankievitch]

Yes I got the recall 3 weeks after my alt burned up. I'm now waiting for a refund from FCA. If you'r truck has the snow plow prep kit in it chances are you have the larger 220 amp alt already installed as my truck did.

 

[RVTRKN]

I ordered my truck with the 220 amp alternator. I almost fried it when my AC clutch failed, I came real close to replacing it as a proactive approach. Good thing I didn't, but how long is it going to take for them to replace it.

 

[jelag]

I had a friend who had a melt down and fire under the hood of a 2013, and it started at the alternator.... it was towed to the dealer and was IMMEDIATELY fixed, (took 3 weeks to get parts) and handed back as good as new.... he than was afraid of the truck and traded it off for a 16..... BTW they picked up the tow bill for both the truck and trailer.. I wonder if the two are related....

So where do we find the web site... that allows us to run the VIN # to verify what they installed on the trucks when built???? I need to bookmark that site...

 

[RVTRKN]

I'm sure someone will respond quicker, but I'll post info if it's on the recall. BTW, they do list vehicles involved. Police optioned cars are effected as well.

 

[MichaelOverfield]

If you go to Chrysler's web page there is a link to enter by VIN and it will tell you all recalls that apply by your VIN, and even the status of completion. I did with mine and verified it was not affected, doesn't have the 220amp alternator.

 

[RVTRKN]

This will help, but you have to have the 220Amp alternator in the series of vehicle's listed. A vin research can tell you what alternator you have.

 

[Dieselnerd]

Just got this in the mail, (S68/NHTSA16V-79) it is concerning the 220 Amp alternator, that it can fail or short out, causing a serious enough condition to cause an accident. Any one else getting this recall?

This is the data you are looking for.
http://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/acms/cs/jaxrs/download/doc/UCM543657/RCLRPT-16V739-6590.PDF

 

[jelag]

WOW just got on line and registered with the web site... transferred my vehicles to the site... and had a great chat.. .someone should share the chat sessions are available 24/7 and from both the US and Canada.... NO OVERSEAS people to deal with.... but alas.. I have the 220 amp alternator but she could tell me if I'm part of the S68 recall....

Its like chatting with Freightliner or CAT.... I'm impressed...