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Safety recall · 95V237000

Electrical system: alternator / generator / regulator Dodge recall

CHRYSLER CORPORATION reported this recall to NHTSA on December 12, 1995. It covers about 12,000 vehicles across 1 model year listed below. The repair is free.

Campaign
95V237000
Reported
Dec 12, 1995
Vehicles
12,000
Area
Electrical system

The problem

The fasteners which secure the generator cartridge fuse to the power distribution center may have an improper clamp load. Improper clamping can result in arcing at the connection.

The risk

This condition can potentially cause a fire in the engine compartment.

The fix

Dealers will tighten the generator cartridge fuse fasteners properly.

Contacts

System: electrical; alternator; generator. Vehicle description: passenger vans and wagons. Note: owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact chrysler at 1-800-853-1403. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.

What to do

  1. Check your VIN. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls - it shows whether this recall applies to your vehicle and whether the repair has been done.
  2. Call a dealer. Any authorized Dodge dealer will do the repair free, whether or not you bought the vehicle there. Quote campaign 95V237000.
  3. Ask about parts and a loaner. If parts aren't available yet, ask what to do in the meantime.
  4. Keep your paperwork. If you paid for this repair before the recall, you may be able to get reimbursed - here's how.

Vehicles covered

VehicleComplaintsRecallsGrade
1996 Dodge Ram014F

Questions

Is the 95V237000 recall repair free?

Yes. Federal law requires the manufacturer to fix safety recalls free of charge. CHRYSLER CORPORATION's dealers do the work; the remedy is described above.

How do I know if my vehicle is part of recall 95V237000?

Not every vehicle of a listed model year is included. Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or call a dealer with your VIN.

When was recall 95V237000 announced?

CHRYSLER CORPORATION reported it to NHTSA on December 12, 1995. Owners are usually notified by mail within about two months.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked daily. Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data

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