Dodge Durango, Charger +1 more: Electrical system — alternator/generator/regulator

Affects Dodge Durango, Charger, Challenger · 2011–2014 — about 442K vehicles.

The hazard

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.

What to do

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.

Critical — crash/injury risk now High — injury risk; see remedy Moderate — fix at next service Low — minor / informational