OFFICIAL CAMPAIGN FILE
NHTSA campaign 17V435000
NHTSA campaign 17V435000 covers 19 published year-and-model reports from 3 makes in this index and lists 442,214 potentially affected units campaign-wide. VIN eligibility must be checked separately.
Report received July 10, 2017 · Snapshot September 21, 2026
01 / DEFECT RECORD
What NHTSA campaign 17V435000 says
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.
02 / CORRECTIVE ACTION
Remedy for NHTSA campaign 17V435000
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.
- Owner notification
- February 12, 2018
- Filing manufacturer
- Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
- Component groups
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
03 / PUBLISHED VEHICLES