2013 Jeep Alternator Recall. FCA have up to now not included the diesel in the recall even though same alt same electro hydralic steering etc.ie It appears currently FCA Aust are now reimbursing Aust diesel owners if their alt fails ,as they should! The vehicle identification number tells you if your car is affected.
Chrysler reports that the alternator in the vehicles may suddenly fail, which could lead to an engine stall.. RECALL: Alternator May Fail Resulting In Engine Stall. Chrysler has notified owners, and dealers will replace the alternator, free of charge.
The alternator diodes on your vehicle may experience a rapid failure.
The alternator died the other day leaving effectively leaving the car unmanageable.
Had the vehicle towed to my regular Jeep dealer/service centre and I will be talking with the service manager in the morning. Chrysler has notified owners, and dealers will replace the alternator, free of charge. The recall notice says that the "alternator of the affected models may experience diode thermal fatigue due to cyclical loads induced by the electro-hydraulic power steering (EHPS)." In short, if your alternator on your late-model Grand Cherokee.