Recall 18V740000: 2017–2018 Chrysler Pacifica Plug-In Hybrid

Report received

Oct 19, 2018

Manufacturer

Chrysler (FCA US LLC)

Potentially affected

10,260vehicles

Model years

2017–2018

Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Chrysler Pacifica Plug-in Hybrid Electric vehicles (PHEV). After the vehicle has been operating in PHEV propulsion mode, the gas-fueled engine may not restart properly resulting in unburned fuel entering the exhaust catalyst.

Possible consequence

The improperly started engine could result in a loss of motive power increasing the risk of a crash or the unburned fuel in the catalyst may ignite increasing the risk of a fire.

Remedy

FCA will notify owners, and dealers will update the powertrain controller module software, and inspect and replace the catalytic converter as necessary, free of charge. The recall began November 15, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is U94.

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

• 2017 Chrysler Pacifica Plug-In Hybrid79 complaints
• 2018 Chrysler Pacifica Plug-In Hybrid224 complaints