JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE 2012: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 14V634000

Make Model Year
JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE 2012
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2015-02-27 2014-10-08 2014-10-08

Production Dates: 2011-03-09 - 2014-01-02

Manufacturers Involved: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)

Manufacturer Campaign Number: P60

Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 435081

Report Initiator: ODI ODI Report

Summary

Chrysler Group LLC "Chrysler" is recalling certain model year 2011-2014 Chrysler 300, Dodge Charger, Challenger, and Durango; and 2012-2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles manufactured April 22, 2010, to January 2, 2014, and equipped with a 3.6L engine and a 160 amp alternator. In the affected vehicles, the alternator may suddenly fail.

Consequence

If the alternator fails, the vehicle may stall without warning, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Chrysler has notified owners, and dealers will replace the alternator, free of charge. The recall began on February 27, 2015. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is P60.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 'TTY 1-800-424-9153', or go to www.safercar.gov.