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Chrysler (FCA US LLC) — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR

NHTSA · 17V435000 · published 2017-07-10

NHTSA campaign 17V435000

Hazard

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2011-2014 Dodge Challenger, Dodge Charger, Chrysler 300, Dodge Durango, and 2012-2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles. The affected vehicles have electro-hydraulic power steering (EHPS) and are equipped with a 5.7L or a 3.6L engine and a 160, 180 or 220 amp alternator. In the affected vehicles, the alternator may suddenly fail.

Consequence

If the alternator fails, the vehicle may stall without warning, increasing the risk of a crash. There is also the possibility that the alternator may short circuit, increasing the risk of a fire.

Remedy

Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the alternator and depending on the part number, will replace the alternator, if necessary, free of charge. The recall began February 12, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is T36.

The text above is quoted verbatim from the NHTSA record. Confirm the affected units and the remedy with the manufacturer or NHTSA. Recall data may be incomplete, delayed, or superseded.

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Affected products

2014 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE
2011 CHRYSLER 300
2011 DODGE CHALLENGER
2011 DODGE DURANGO
2011 DODGE CHARGER
2012 CHRYSLER 300
2012 DODGE CHALLENGER
2012 DODGE DURANGO
2012 DODGE CHARGER
2012 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE
2013 CHRYSLER 300
2013 DODGE CHALLENGER
2013 DODGE DURANGO
2013 DODGE CHARGER
2013 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE
2014 CHRYSLER 300
2014 DODGE CHALLENGER
2014 DODGE DURANGO
2014 DODGE CHARGER