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Chrysler 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.

NHTSA campaign 17V-435 · Reported July 10, 2017 · 442,214 vehicles affected

AFFECTED MODELS
Chrysler 300, Challenger, Charger, Durango and Grand Cherokee
VEHICLES AFFECTED
442,214
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.
COST
Free

The short version

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) reported a problem with the electrical system alternator/generator/regulator. Here is what owners need to know.

WHAT

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.

WHY IT MATTERS

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.

WHAT TO DO

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.

Affected vehicles

These model years are included in NHTSA campaign 17V-435.

YEAR RANGEMODEL
2011–2014Chrysler 300
2011–2014Dodge Challenger
2011–2014Dodge Charger
2011–2014Dodge Durango
2012–2014Jeep Grand Cherokee

What changed

Newest first. The record shows both when the recall began and what has changed since.

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What this record means

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