(October 16, 2014) Chrysler Group is recalling more than 900,000 cars and SUVs combined for potential safety problems that could cause fires. Chrysler said it is recalling about 470,000 cars and SUVs globally from model years 2011-14 and equipped with a 3.6-liter engine and a 160 amp alternator, according to the company and documents filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

The alternator may suddenly fail, possibly causing a stall or fire and increasing the risk of a crash, according to NHTSA documents.

The second recall covers about 437,000 Jeep Wrangler SUVs globally from model years 2011-13 because of a fire risk, according to NHTSA documents. They said water in the exterior heated power mirror electrical connector could cause an electrical short.

Chrysler said it was unaware of any injuries resulting from either problem. The automaker said one accident might have stemmed from the first problem, but had no reports of fire. It was not aware of any accidents from the second problem.

Models affected in this recall include the Chrysler 300 sedan, Dodge Challenger and Charger cars, and Dodge Durango and Jeep Grand Cherokee SUVs. An estimated 434,581 of the recalled vehicles are in the United States, 16,080 in Canada, 2,335 in Mexico and 17,000 outside North America, Chrysler said.

The repair for the Wrangler recall, which should begin on Dec. 5, includes moving the exterior mirror power feed to a separate connector and adding a water shield, according to NHTSA documents.

In that recall, an estimated 313,236 of the SUVs are in the United States, 39,627 in Canada, 5,685 in Mexico and 78,369 outside of North America, Chrysler said.

Source: Reuters