Chrysler / Dodge / Jeep recall: Electrical system
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.
What could happen
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 fix
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.
Vehicles covered
- Chrysler 300 2011–2014
- Dodge Challenger 2011–2014
- Dodge Charger 2011–2014
- Dodge Durango 2011–2014
- Jeep Grand Cherokee 2012–2014
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 17V435000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Chrysler (Fca Us LLC)
- Reported to NHTSA
- Jul 10, 2017
- Owners notified
- Feb 12, 2018
- Vehicles or items affected
- 442,214
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Aug 23, 2010 to Jun 26, 2013
- Part
- Electrical system › Alternator/generator/regulator
- Maker's own recall 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.
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- Dodge recall: Exterior lighting Oct 22, 2026
- Dodge recall: Structure Aug 13, 2026
- Dodge / Jeep recall: Service brakes, hydraulic Nov 7, 2024
- Chrysler / Dodge / Jeep and more recall: Back over prevention Jun 13, 2024
- Dodge / Ram recall: Service brakes, air Jun 6, 2024
- Dodge recall: Power train Sep 18, 2023
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.