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Our severity:HighNHTSA·17V371000·Announced 2017-06-09

Chrysler Recalls 2017 Pacifica Plug-In Hybrids for Inverter Defect

Chrysler is recalling 2017 Pacifica Plug-In Hybrids because a power inverter defect may cause the vehicle to stop moving, increasing crash risk.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 3/5 (High).

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product where a sudden loss of power increases the risk of a crash, but no injuries or fatalities have been reported in the source text.

Plain-English summary

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2017 Chrysler Pacifica Plug-In Hybrid Electric vehicles (PHEV). The recall addresses a defect in the Power Inverter Module (PIM) where diodes may fail due to an overvoltage condition. If this failure occurs, the vehicle will not move under its own power.

A vehicle that suddenly cannot be driven increases the risk of a crash. The source text does not report any specific injuries or fatalities associated with this defect.

Dealers will reprogram the Powertrain Control Module, Battery Pack Control Module, On Board Charging Module, and PIM free of charge. The PIM will be replaced as necessary. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
CHRYSLER PACIFICA PLUG-IN HYBRID
Brand
CHRYSLER
Manufacturer
Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
Category
Vehicle — Hybrid Electric Vehicle
Hazard
Affected units
1,375

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (1)

  • PACIFICA PLUG-IN HYBRID

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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