Chrysler 2014 300 Recall: Alternator Failure Risk of Crash or Fire
Chrysler recalls 2014 300 vehicles with faulty alternators that may stall unexpectedly or cause fire. Owners must have alternator inspected and replaced if needed by February 12, 2018.
Use caution until it’s fixed
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 happened, in plain English
Chrysler is recalling 2014 300 vehicles with a faulty alternator that can cause sudden stalling or fire. This recall is important because it could lead to crashes or fires if the alternator fails. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1249013-chrysler-2014-300-recall-alternator-failure-risk-of-crash-or.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1249013-chrysler-2014-300-recall-alternator-failure-risk-of-crash-or · Updated October 7, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #17V435000
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“Chrysler 2014 300 Recall: Alternator Failure Risk of Crash or Fire.” GovInfoNow, updated October 7, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1249013-chrysler-2014-300-recall-alternator-failure-risk-of-crash-or. Based on NHTSA recall #17V435000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=17V435000).
Why it’s dangerous
The alternator in these vehicles may fail unexpectedly, causing the car to stall without warning. This can lead to crashes or, in some cases, short circuits that might start a fire.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2014 Chrysler 300 vehicles with the specific alternator model are affected. Drivers using these vehicles are most at risk of sudden stalling or fire.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your 2014 Chrysler 300 has a 5.7L or 3.6L engine with a 160, 180, or 220 amp alternator. The recall covers vehicles from 2011-2014 Chrysler 300 models.
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What to do — step by step
Contact Chrysler
Call 1-800-853-1403 to have your alternator inspected and possibly replaced free of charge.
What NHTSA says 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.
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Where this comes from
The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: NHTSA Recall #17V435000 (October 7, 2017)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 7, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the NHTSA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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