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NHTSA Recall 17V741000: Alternator/generator/regulator (electrical system)

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 17,116 vehicles. It affects 5 models including the Chrysler 300.

17,116
vehicles potentially affected
5
models affected
2017
owners notified (December 15)
NHTSA campaign17V741000
Manufacturer campaignT75
ComponentELECTRICAL SYSTEM › ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
Report receivedNovember 21, 2017
Owner notificationDecember 15, 2017
Initiated byManufacturer

Defect

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.

Safety risk

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

Remedy

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.

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.

Vehicles covered by recall 17V741000

Make and modelModel years
Chrysler 3002014
Dodge Challenger2014
Dodge Charger2014
Dodge Durango2014
Jeep Grand Cherokee2014

Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.