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HighNHTSA·18V395000·Announced 2018-06-14

Chrysler Recalls 2017-2018 Pacifica Vehicles for Theft Protection Defect

Chrysler is recalling 2017-2018 Pacifica vehicles because the Manual Park Release plug can be removed without a tool, violating federal safety standards.

What this means for you

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 injury has not yet been reported, as the defect could cause the vehicle to roll away and strike a bystander.

Plain-English summary

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Chrysler Pacifica vehicles. The recall addresses a defect where the Manual Park Release (MPR) plug may be removed without a tool. As a result, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 114, "Theft Protection."

If the MPR is engaged unintentionally, the vehicle could roll away, striking and injuring a bystander or causing a crash. The recall began on July 9, 2018.

Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the MPR plug free of charge. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236. Chrysler's number for this recall is U50.

The recalled product

Product
CHRYSLER PACIFICA
Brand
CHRYSLER
Manufacturer
Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
Category
Vehicle — Minivan
Hazard
Affected units
240,242

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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