Chrysler Recalls 900k Cars Over Fire, Stalling Risks

General Motors has been the big focus of this year's automotive recalls, but it seems Chrysler is looking towards becoming runner up, with the auto maker issuing two global recalls that span nearly a million vehicles. The reasons revolve around different problems, with one posing a fire risk and another potentially causing a spontaneous alternator failure, which could also result in a fire or possibly a car crash. Fortunately, no known injuries have resulted from the issues, though there is one known crash that might have been caused by a faulty part.

More than 900,000 vehicles have been recalled, with all of them falling between model years 2011 and 2014. The first of the two recalls is for 470,000 SUVs and passenger cars that feature a 160-amp alternator and a 3.6 liter engine. Says the NHTSA, these vehicles could experience a sudden alternator failure.

The second of the two recalls is for 437,000 Jeep Wranglers between model years 2011 and 2013, all of which are at risk of a potential fire resulting from the exterior heated mirrors. These mirrors have an electrical connector that may be faulty and short out, causing a fire to start.

Though no injuries are known to have been caused by either of these problems, the auto maker says there was one crash that might have been caused by a bad alternator. Notifications about the first recall won't be heading out until late next month; the Wranglers should have an available repair option in early December.

SOURCE: Reuters