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🔥 Fire risk💥 Crash riskNHTSA 17V435📅 Jul 11, 2017

2011–2014 Chrysler 300 & 2011–2014 Dodge Challenger + 3 more recall: electrical system

⚠️ What's 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.

💥 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 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.

Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
NHTSA campaign
17V435000
Manufacturer recall #
T36
Manufacturer
Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
Vehicles affected
442,214
Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
Owner phone
1-800-853-1403
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
Feb 12, 2018
Built
Aug 23, 2010 – Jun 26, 2013
Recall started by
MFR
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.

Vehicles in this recall

Is your car affected? Recalls apply to specific VINs. Check my VIN

FAQ

Is the 17V435 recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)

Which vehicles are included in recall 17V435?

2011–2014 Chrysler 300 & 2011–2014 Dodge Challenger + 3 more. 442,214 vehicles may be affected. Check your exact car with its 17-character VIN.

What should I do?

Check your VIN, then call any authorized Chrysler dealer to book the free repair or call the manufacturer at 1-800-853-1403.