Chrysler Recalls 2017 Pacifica Vehicles for Engine Stall Risk
Chrysler is recalling 2017 Pacifica vehicles with 3.6L engines because software issues may cause the engine to stall, 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 (engine stall increasing crash risk) where no specific injuries or fatalities are reported in the source text, fitting the 'High' severity criteria.
Plain-English summary
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2017 Chrysler Pacifica vehicles equipped with a 3.6L engine. The recall addresses a defect in the engine control software, which may become out of sync with the crankshaft position sensor. This malfunction can result in an engine stall while the vehicle is in operation.
An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash. The recall began on March 7, 2018. Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will update the engine control software free of charge.
Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403 for more information. Chrysler's number for this recall is U01. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
The recalled product
- Product
- CHRYSLER PACIFICA
- Brand
- CHRYSLER
- Manufacturer
- Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
- Category
- Vehicle — Minivan
- Hazard
- Affected units
- 153,859
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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