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SevereNHTSA·17V482000·Announced 2017-07-28

Chrysler Pacifica Recall: Rear Pinion Bracket Cracking Risk

Vantage Mobility International is recalling 2017 Chrysler Pacifica lowered floor vehicles because rear pinion brackets may crack, causing wheel wobble and potential loss of control.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (cracking pinion bracket) that can lead to loss of control and a crash, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Vantage Mobility International, LLC (VMI) is recalling certain 2017 Chrysler Pacifica lowered floor vehicles that were modified by VMI. The recall involves 524 vehicles.

The rear pinion bracket on both sides of the vehicle may crack. This defect can cause the axle not to be centered and the wheel to wobble. A wheel wobble may cause a possible loss of control, increasing the risk of a crash.

VMI will notify owners, and dealers will replace the pinion brackets free of charge. The recall began on August 14, 2017. Owners may contact VMI customer service at 1-800-488-9082. VMI's number for this recall is PAC20170728. Owners may also contact the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 or visit www.safercar.gov.

The recalled product

Product
CHRYSLER PACIFICA
Brand
CHRYSLER
Manufacturer
Vantage Mobility International, LLC
Category
Vehicle — Drivetrain
Hazard
Affected units
524

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

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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