The Recall Desk
SevereNHTSA·17V741000·Announced 2017-11-21

Chrysler Recalls 2014 Models for Alternator Failure Risk

Chrysler is recalling 17,116 2014 Dodge, Jeep, and Chrysler vehicles because the alternator may fail, causing the vehicle to stall without warning.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (alternator failure) that can cause the vehicle to stall without warning, increasing the risk of a crash, which aligns with the 'Severe' criteria for significant injury risk.

Plain-English summary

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2014 Dodge Challenger, Charger, Durango, Chrysler 300, and Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles. These vehicles are equipped with a 3.6L engine and a 160 amp alternator. The recall affects 17,116 units in total.

In the affected vehicles, the alternator may suddenly fail. If this occurs, the vehicle may stall without warning, which increases the risk of a crash. No specific injuries or deaths are reported in the source text.

Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the alternator free of charge. The recall began on 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 NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 or visit www.safercar.gov.

The recalled product

Product
JEEP, CHRYSLER, DODGE GRAND CHEROKEE, 300, CHALLENGER, CHARGER
Brand
JEEP
Affected units
17,116

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (5)

  • GRAND CHEROKEE
  • 300
  • CHALLENGER
  • CHARGER
  • DURANGO

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.