NHTSA Recall # | 122148 |
NHTSA Compaign # | 17V435000 |
MFG Compaign # | T36 |
Manufacturer | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) |
Supplier | JEEP |
Brand | JEEP |
Model | GRAND CHEROKEE |
Model Year | 2013 |
Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULA |
Date of notification | 12/02/18 |
Begin date of manufacuring | 27/04/11 |
End date of manufacturing | 26/06/13 |
Type of recall | V |
Recall initiator | MFR |
Report received | 10/07/17 |
Report created | 11/07/17 |
Regulation part number | |
FMV safety standard number | |
Estimated number of affected units | 442214 |
Defect summary | 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. |
Consequence summary | 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. |
Corrective action | 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 notes | Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153). |