Issue ID | 1377236 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10984896 |
Manufacurer | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) |
Brand | DODGE |
Model | DURANGO |
Model Year | 2011 |
File date | 10/05/17 |
Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Faulty vehicle 180 amp alternator caused a very dangerous situation for me and my passenger and other vehicles driving behind me that required a sheriff to keep other vehicles from wrecking while trying control the vehicle while driving. The dashboard and all eletrical functions started going haywire all at the same time when driving on a very winding curvy busy back road, lost steering controll, all message center lights flashing and wipers going all at the same time hot air blowing through ac vents, then vehicle abruptly stops while smoking acting as it seemed to be over heated or something burning. Had to manually get doors unlocked to get out of vehicle quickly before another vehicle would hit us. Vehicle key stayed stuck in the ignition and vehicle could not be started or placed in reverse or neutral to push the vehicle to safety to make sure other drivers would not crash where the vehicle abruptly stopped, this happend while vehicle was running with no warning signs prior to happening. How can dodge only recall 2011 160 amp alternators and not the 2011 180 amp alternators that are clearly putting the customers and others lives in danger for the same issues. This needs to be recalled and repaired. This faulty alternator issue is causing damage to all 2011 dodge durango and costing drivers to almost be in serious accidents and lots of money for repairs. When purchasing vehicles we are trusting that they are safe |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 160000 |
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Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | ROGERS, AR |
VIN pattern | 1D4RE4GG9BCXXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
Was incedent reported to police? | N |
Was medical attention required? | N |
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Date of purchase | 29/06/24 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
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Vehicle speed | 40 |
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