The 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.
The 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.
The 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.
NHTSA's own wording · initiated by MFR
Vehicles covered
| Model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Chrysler 300 | 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014 |
| Dodge Challenger | 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014 |
| Dodge Charger | 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014 |
| Dodge Durango | 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014 |
| Jeep Grand Cherokee | 2012, 2013, 2014 |
Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
Model years in this recall
NHTSA complaints and the number of recall campaigns for each model year this recall covers.
| Model | Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chrysler 300 | 2011 | 200 | 7 |
| Chrysler 300 | 2012 | 426 | 9 |
| Chrysler 300 | 2013 | 306 | 6 |
| Chrysler 300 | 2014 | 237 | 7 |
| Dodge Challenger | 2011 | 193 | 6 |
| Dodge Challenger | 2012 | 253 | 6 |
| Dodge Challenger | 2013 | 179 | 5 |
| Dodge Challenger | 2014 | 149 | 4 |
| Dodge Charger | 2011 | 695 | 11 |
| Dodge Charger | 2012 | 648 | 14 |
| Dodge Charger | 2013 | 360 | 8 |
| Dodge Charger | 2014 | 343 | 9 |
| Dodge Durango | 2011 | 800 | 8 |
| Dodge Durango | 2012 | 640 | 10 |
| Dodge Durango | 2013 | 640 | 11 |
| Dodge Durango | 2014 | 783 | 11 |
| Jeep Grand Cherokee | 2012 | 1,644 | 10 |
| Jeep Grand Cherokee | 2013 | 805 | 9 |
| Jeep Grand Cherokee | 2014 | 2,383 | 18 |
Other electrical system recalls in 2017
67 of the 810 recall campaigns reported to NHTSA in 2017 concerned the electrical system; Chrysler (FCA US LLC) filed 227 campaigns in all.
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NHTSA recalls (public domain) · all recalls of 2017