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NHTSA recall 14V-634 (14V634000)

electrical system recall reported October 8, 2014 - about 435,081 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number
14V634000
Also written as
14V-634
Manufacturer number
P60
Reported
October 8, 2014
Vehicles affected
~435,081
Component
electrical system

What is being recalled

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.

Why it is dangerous

If the alternator fails, the vehicle may stall without warning, increasing the risk of a crash.

The fix (free at any franchised dealer)

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.

Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 14V-634 when calling a dealer.

Affected 5 models

Chrysler 300 - 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014
Dodge Challenger - 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014
Dodge Charger - 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014
Dodge Durango - 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014
Jeep Grand Cherokee - 2012, 2013, 2014

Each year links to that car's full history: every recall, owner complaints and common problems.

Is YOUR car included? A campaign rarely covers every single vehicle of a model year. Check your exact car by its 17-character VIN with the free VIN decoder and recall check.

Source: NHTSA recall campaign data (public domain), refreshed weekly. See also the latest recall campaigns.