NHTSA recall 17V-741 (17V741000)
electrical system recall reported November 21, 2017 - about 17,116 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 17V741000
- Also written as
- 17V-741
- Manufacturer number
- T75
- Reported
- November 21, 2017
- Vehicles affected
- ~17,116
- Component
- electrical system
What is being recalled
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.
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 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.
Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 17V-741 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.