Electrical system: alternator/generator/regulatorRecall 17V-741 · Chrysler and Dodge vehicles
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) recall 17V-741 covers 17,116 Chrysler and Dodge vehicles for a electrical system: alternator/generator/regulator problem, reported to NHTSA on November 21, 2017. The manufacturer's latest report (2019 Q1) shows 61% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 17V741000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2014 Dodge Challenger, Charger, Durango, Chrysler 300, and Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles equipped with a 3.6L engine and a 160 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.
The fix
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the alternator, free of charge. The recall began December 15, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is T75.
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
61%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA. 882 vehicles were listed as unreachable.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from January 2, 2014 to February 14, 2014. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.