NHTSA recall 17V-435 (17V435000)
electrical system recall reported July 10, 2017 - about 442,214 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 17V435000
- Also written as
- 17V-435
- Manufacturer number
- T36
- Reported
- July 10, 2017
- Vehicles affected
- ~442,214
- Component
- electrical system
What is being recalled
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.
Why it is dangerous
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 (free at any franchised dealer)
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.
Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 17V-435 when calling a dealer.
Affected 5 models
Each year links to that car's full history: every recall, owner complaints and common problems.
Source: NHTSA recall campaign data (public domain), refreshed weekly. See also the latest recall campaigns.