Electrical system: alternator/generator/regulator
- Component
- Electrical system: alternator/generator/regulator
- Manufacturer
- Chrysler Group LLC
- Vehicles affected
- 435,081
- Reported to NHTSA
- 2014-10-08
- Owners notified
- 2015-02-27
Defect description
Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2011-2014 Chrysler 300, Dodge Charger, Challenger, and Durango; and 2012-2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles manufactured April 22, 2010, to January 2, 2014, and equipped with a 3.6L engine and a 160 amp alternator. In the affected vehicles, the alternator may suddenly fail.
Safety risk
If the alternator fails, the vehicle may stall without warning, increasing the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer remedy
Chrysler has notified owners, and dealers will replace the alternator, free of charge. The recall began on February 27, 2015. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is P60.