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NHTSA Campaign Number

17V435000

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR

Reported to NHTSA: October 7, 2017

Defect Description

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.

Safety 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.

What This Recall Page Shows

This page summarizes a single NHTSA recall campaign, including the defect description, safety consequence, and manufacturer's remedy. The affected vehicles listed below are the make/model/year combinations tracked in our database — this is not a VIN-specific result. To check whether your individual vehicle is covered by this recall, enter your 17-digit VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Click any vehicle below to view its full safety profile.

Affected Vehicles (19)

YearMakeModel
2011Chrysler300
2012Chrysler300
2013Chrysler300
2014Chrysler300
2011DodgeChallenger
2012DodgeChallenger
2013DodgeChallenger
2014DodgeChallenger
2011DodgeCharger
2012DodgeCharger
2013DodgeCharger
2014DodgeCharger
2011DodgeDurango
2012DodgeDurango
2013DodgeDurango
2014DodgeDurango
2012JeepGrand Cherokee
2013JeepGrand Cherokee
2014JeepGrand Cherokee

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Affected Makes

ChryslerDodgeJeep

Affected Models

Chrysler 300Dodge ChallengerDodge ChargerDodge DurangoJeep Grand Cherokee

Affected Years

2014201320122011

This recall information is from NHTSA campaign 17V435000. This site is not affiliated with NHTSA. Contact your dealer or call NHTSA's Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 for more information.