What make of alternator is it, that is causing the problem?
Per the US recall notice, it is Denso.
Supplier Identification :
Component Manufacturer
Name : DENSO International America, Inc.
Address : 24777 Denso Drive
Southfield MICHIGAN 48033
Country : United States
It gets more complicated, an owner on the GC owners facebook page talked to the US about the recall, apparently they are "waiting on parts" for this recall, but currently they still haven't identified the actual cause of the problem. It is thought that the electrohydraulic power steering system is causing the problem, but a solution hasn't been found yet, so for now they are replacing failed alternators with the same unit.
I think any solution is going to involve a software update to provide warning of failure.
It gets more complicated, an owner on the GC owners facebook page talked to the US about the recall, apparently they are "waiting on parts" for this recall, but currently they still haven't identified the actual cause of the problem. It is thought that the electrohydraulic power steering system is causing the problem, but a solution hasn't been found yet, so for now they are replacing failed alternators with the same unit.
I think any solution is going to involve a software update to provide warning of failure.
Haha, you are following that FB closely as well...
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2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited 3.6L v6, Mineral Grey.
So basically you couldnt tell if it was on the way out unless its apart like that.
Seems like a common replacement for that age and many have changed it at own will.
Is it really a fault as Jeep discribed? PS fluid spill onto the diodes??
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An alternator blowing a diode at under 100,000km, no that is not a common problem and is not acceptable, especially when I could have the replacement landed from the USA for under $700 A$, but to buy in Aus is $2500
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