Electrical system: alternator/generator/regulatorRecall 17V-435 · Chrysler and Dodge vehicles
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) recall 17V-435 covers 442,214 Chrysler and Dodge vehicles for a electrical system: alternator/generator/regulator problem, reported to NHTSA on July 10, 2017. The manufacturer's latest report (2019 Q2) shows 67% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 17V435000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
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.
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.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fast cars are being fixed
67%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA. 14,587 vehicles were listed as unreachable.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from August 23, 2010 to July 7, 2014. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.