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🧸 Product DE THE NETHERLANDS November 27, 2015

Jeep, Dodge, Chrysler — Grand Cherokee, Challenger, Charger, Durango, 300

Risk level
Serious risk
Type
Fire
Category
Motor vehicles
Hazard
A fault with the alternator can result in the failure of the electrical systems and cause the vehicle to catch fire.
Origin
United States
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Archived (older alert)
This alert was reported 3840 days ago and has been moved from our active feed to the archive. The original safety information still applies — we have no confirmation from the issuing agency that the product is safe again. Refer to the official notice for the current status.
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16 days in total
May 17, 2026 June 2, 2026
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What is this? Some Jeep, Dodge, Chrysler cars have a problem with the alternator. This can stop the electrical system from working and start a fire.

What's happening? The car maker is fixing the problem. They will check and replace the alternator if needed.

Does this affect me? This affects certain Jeep, Dodge, and Chrysler cars in Germany and the Netherlands.

What should I do? If you own one of these cars, contact a dealer to get it checked. Ask your mechanic if you are not sure.

🤖 This plain-language summary is automatically generated from the official agency notice using AI. It is for general information only — not medical advice. For decisions about your health, always consult a pharmacist or doctor and read the official source linked below.

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Agency-published detail

Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Fire · Category: Motor vehicles · Hazard: A fault with the alternator can result in the failure of the electrical systems and cause the vehicle to catch fire. · Origin: United States

First published
November 27, 2015
Last refreshed by us
2 weeks ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/182111

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What is this product recall alert about?
Jeep, Dodge, Chrysler — Grand Cherokee, Challenger, Charger, Durango, 300. Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Fire · Category: Motor vehicles · Hazard: A fault with the alternator can result in the failure of the electrical systems and cause the vehicle to catch fire. · Origin: United States
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on November 27, 2015 by EU Safety Gate.
Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to the following countries: Germany and THE NETHERLANDS.
How serious is this alert?
Serious risk. A serious risk means the product or medicine can cause significant harm. Treat the alert as urgent.
What should I do?
If you have this product at home, stop using it and return it to the point of purchase for a refund. Keep the receipt if you have one — most retailers refund without it for safety recalls.
Where can I find the official notice?
The full official notice is published on ec.europa.eu.

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