Chrysler (fca Us, Llc) | NHTSA Recall #80V136000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 80V136000 by Chrysler (fca Us, Llc). Includes 425,000 affected units, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR:GENERATOR, component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

The alternator field wiring terminal connections on the involved vehicles may loosen due to vibration, possibly resulting in an open circuit condition. Should this occur, alternator electrical output to support the vehicles electrical loads and the battery charging system would be lost. This would eventually result in obvious malfunctions of various electrical systems (dimming of lights, reduction in radio volume, etc.).

Corrective Action

Dealer will install an alternator repair kit which includes a new alternator wiring harness as well as new terminals. Dealer will also inspect the vehicle for the presence of a required second alternator ground strap and add one if necessary.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 80V136000
Manufacturer: Chrysler (fca Us, Llc)
Report Received Date: 1980-10-15T00:00:00
Subject: Electrical system:alternator:generator
Component: Electrical System
Potentially Affected Units: 425,000

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: The alternator field wiring terminal connections on the involved vehicles may loosen due to vibration, possibly resulting in an open circuit condition. Should this occur, alternator electrical output to support the vehicles electrical loads and the battery charging system would be lost. This would eventually result in obvious malfunctions of various electrical systems (dimming of lights, reduction in radio volume, etc.).
Consequence Summary: N/A
Corrective Action: Dealer will install an alternator repair kit which includes a new alternator wiring harness as well as new terminals. Dealer will also inspect the vehicle for the presence of a required second alternator ground strap and add one if necessary.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-tbcg-gppk~ywfd
NHTSA ID: 80V136000
Position: N/A
Created At: 1742808662
Created Meta: N/A
Updated At: 1742808662
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