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NHTSA 17V435000 United States

Jeep Grand Cherokee recall: Electrical System:alternator/generator/regulator

Official safety recall 17V435000 published by NHTSA.

High risk

Contact an authorised dealer of the maker. Recall repairs are free of charge.

Campaign17V435000
ComponentElectrical System:alternator/generator/regulator
Report date2017-07-10
ManufacturerChrysler (FCA US LLC)
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Affected vehicles

VehicleModel yearMarket
Dodge Durango2011United States
Dodge Durango2012United States
Dodge Durango2013United States
Dodge Durango2014United States
Dodge Charger2011United States
Dodge Charger2012United States
Dodge Charger2013United States
Dodge Charger2014United States
Dodge Challenger2011United States
Dodge Challenger2012United States
Dodge Challenger2013United States
Dodge Challenger2014United States
Chrysler 3002011United States
Chrysler 3002012United States
Chrysler 3002013United States
Chrysler 3002014United States
Jeep Grand Cherokee2012United States
Jeep Grand Cherokee2013United States
Jeep Grand Cherokee2014United States

The problem

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.

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 official 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.