Is the 2013 RAM 5500 safe to drive?

The 2013 RAM 5500 has 1 open safety recall. While the vehicle may still be driven, owners should contact an authorized dealership to schedule free repairs for any outstanding recalls. Some recalls, especially those classified as critical or high severity, may pose significant safety risks.

NHTSA Campaign 16V739000 Recall Details

What This Recall Means

Component

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR

What Happened

The alternator in your vehicle is a crucial part that helps recharge your battery and power your electrical systems. In certain 2011-2014 Dodge Charger Police and 2007-2013 RAM 3500, 4500, and 5500 vehicles, the 220 amp alternator can fail without warning.

Risk if Unfixed

If the alternator fails while you're driving, your vehicle could stall without warning, making it hard to control. There's also a small chance that the alternator could catch fire, which could spread to other parts of your vehicle.

How to Get This Fixed

Free Fix

Your authorized dealer will replace the faulty alternator with a new one, at no cost to you. This repair is free, and you should schedule it as soon as you receive the recall notice.

Is YOUR vehicle affected?

This page lists the models and model years named in NHTSA campaign #16V739000. Matching a model and year on this list does not prove an individual vehicle is affected — some vehicles in an affected model year are never part of the recall population. The authoritative way to know is a VIN check against NHTSA's own records.

Campaign 16V739000

What This Recall Means

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR

How to Get This Fixed

Affected Vehicles

Is YOUR vehicle affected?