Fire Risk Prompts Two Chrysler Recalls

Fiat Chrysler Automobiles NV is launching two global recalls to repair sources of fires in 907,000 vehicles worldwide.

The larger callback targets 470,000 of the company's 2011-2014 Chrysler 300 sedans, Dodge Challenger and Charger cars, Dodge Durango SUVs and Jeep Grand Cherokee SUVs.

All affected vehicles are equipped with a 3.6-liter V-6 engine. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration says the engine's 160-amp alternator could suddenly fail, possibly causing the engine to stall and/or starting a fire. FCA is still developing a repair for the problem and won't send out recall notices until the end of November.

The second recall will repair a problem that could short out an electrical connector for the heated exterior mirrors in 437,000 Jeep Wrangler SUVs made during the 2011-2013 model years. FCA dealers will rewire the mirror power feed and install a water shield when the recall begins in December.