Chrysler recalls nearly 1 million vehicles for fire risk

Chrysler announced Tuesday that it is recalling more than 900,000 vehicles for two separate defects that may result in fires.

The first recall, which affects 470,000 2011-2014 model year vehicles equipped with Chrysler’s 3.6L Pentastar V6 and 160-amp alternators, addresses a potential defect which can lead to failure of the alternator itself, resulting in a vehicle stall or potentially a fire.

Vehicles covered under this recall include the Chrysler 300, Dodge Charger, Dodge Challenger, Dodge Durango and Jeep Grand Cherokee. Chrysler is aware of one accident that may have resulted from this defect, but claims no fires have been reported, according to Reuters.

The second, much narrower recall affects 437,000 2011-2013 model year Jeep Wranglers equipped with heated exterior mirrors. Water can leak into the electrical connector for the heating component and cause a short, which may result in a fire.

Chrysler says they have not been made aware of any incidents related to this issue.

Increased scrutiny in wake of Toyota’s unintended acceleration issues and GM’s faulty ignition switches has prompted automakers to more aggressively investigate potential safety issues and launch recall campaigns.