The ACCC Product Safety Australia has issued a recall notice on 2011-2014 (LX) Chrysler 300 and 2012-2014 (WK) Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles equipped with electro-hydraulic power steering (EHPS) and 180 AMP Alternator and 220 AMP Alternator stating that the alternator of the affected models may experience diode thermal fatigue due to cyclical loads induced by the electro-hydraulic power steering (EHPS).

The recall notice states that ‘if the diodes fail, the alternator will no longer supply electrical energy to the vehicle. This may lead to the vehicle stalling without warning, increasing the risk of a crash.  Failed diodes may also develop a resistive short circuit that can result in heat, smoke and/or fire originating within the alternator.’

For further information or to check if your vehicle is affected, go to https://www.productsafety.gov.au/recall/fca-australia-pty-ltd-2011-2014-lx-chrysler-300-and-2012-2014-wk-jeep-grand-cherokee