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Chrysler recalls more than 900,000 vehicles

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DETROIT - Chrysler (FCAU) is recalling nearly 907,000 Chrysler, Dodge and Jeep SUVs and cars for failing alternators and heated power mirrors that can cause minor fires.

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The largest of Thursday's recalls covers nearly 470,000 Jeep Grand Cherokees, Chrysler 300s, and Dodge Chargers, Challengers and Durangos from 2011 through 2014. The alternators can fail, causing the 3.6-liter V6 engines to stall unexpectedly.

Chrysler knows of one crash but no injuries or fires. It will replace alternators for free. Owners will be notified in November.

The second recall covers nearly 437,000 Jeep Wranglers from 2011 through 2013. Water can enter the heated power mirror wiring and cause a short. Chrysler knows of no fires or injuries.

Dealers will move the move the wiring and install a water shield starting in December.

First published on October 16, 2014 / 8:12 AM EDT

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