# 2013 CHRYSLER 300 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
> NHTSA complaint `1352528` · 2017-01-30 · Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
## Severity
- **Deaths:** 0
- **Injured:** 0
- **Fire:** Yes
- **Crash:** No
- **Police report:** No
- **Medical attention:** No
- **Vehicle towed:** No
## Vehicle
- **Make:** CHRYSLER
- **Model:** 300
- **Year:** 2013
- **Manufacturer:** Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
- **Component:** ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- **Miles at failure:** 50,000
- **Speed:** 35 mph
## Narrative
THE ALTERNATOR FAILED AND SPARKED A SMALL FIRE.  CAUSED IMMEDIATE ENGINE FAILURE STRANDING ME 120 MILES FROM HOME.  VEHICLE HAS 50,000 MILES ON IT.  THIS IS AN UNSAFE SITUATION.  THIS CAR IS NOT COVERED UNDER RECALL AS IT HAS THE HEMI.  MAYBE IT SHOULD BE COVERED.
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