2011-2014 Chrysler 300, Dodge Challenger and others recall: alternator/generator/regulator

Chrysler (FCA Us LLC) reported this safety recall on July 10, 2017. It covers about 442,214 vehicles.

vehicles affected: 442,214
reported: Jul 10, 2017
owners notified: Feb 12, 2018
related complaints: 4,970

Electrical system: alternator/generator/regulator

What is wrong: 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.
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.

Recall number 17V435000

Affected vehicles

Chrysler 300 2011-2014 2011 2012 2013 2014
Dodge Challenger 2011-2014 2011 2012 2013 2014
Dodge Charger 2011-2014 2011 2012 2013 2014
Dodge Durango 2011-2014 2011 2012 2013 2014
Jeep Grand Cherokee 2012-2014 2012 2013 2014

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 4,970 complaints about electrical problems.

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

Questions about recall 17V435000

Is there a recall on the 2011-2014 Chrysler 300, Dodge Challenger and others alternator/generator/regulator?

Yes. Recall 17V435000, reported on July 10, 2017, covers about 442,214 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 17V435000?

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.

Is the recall repair free?

Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.

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