ROME (dpa-AFX) - Fiat Chrysler Automobiles NV's (FCAU) Chrysler Group is voluntarily recalling about 470,000 cars and SUVs globally to resolve an alternator issue.
The action will eliminate a condition that may potentially drain the battery, leading to loss of electrical power. This may increase steering effort, decrease brake effectiveness, cause stability-control deactivation and stalling. In the most severe case, this may initiate fire at the alternator. Chrysler said it is unaware of any related injuries or incidents involving fire. The company is aware of one accident that was potentially related to this campaign.
The recall is limited to vehicles equipped with electric hydraulic steering and 3.6-liter V-6 engines. Affected are model-year 2011-2014 Chrysler 300 and Dodge Charger sedans, Dodge Challenger coupes, Dodge Durango SUVs and model-year 2012-2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee SUVs.
Of the affected vehicles, an estimated 434,581 are in the U.S., 16,080 in Canada, 2,335 in Mexico and 17,000 outside the NAFTA region.
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