NHTSA Recall 17V435000
Filed by Chrysler (FCA US, LLC). Component: Electrical System. Reported 2017-07-10. An estimated 442,214 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
Defect
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.
Risk
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.
What the manufacturer will do
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.
Manufacturer campaign number: T36
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Vehicles covered by this recall
- 2011 Chrysler 300
- 2012 Chrysler 300
- 2013 Chrysler 300
- 2014 Chrysler 300
- 2011 Dodge Challenger
- 2012 Dodge Challenger
- 2013 Dodge Challenger
- 2014 Dodge Challenger
- 2011 Dodge Charger
- 2012 Dodge Charger
- 2013 Dodge Charger
- 2014 Dodge Charger
- 2011 Dodge Durango
- 2012 Dodge Durango
- 2013 Dodge Durango
- 2014 Dodge Durango
- 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee
- 2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee
- 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee