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SevereNHTSA·19V143000·Announced 2019-02-28

Chrysler Recalls 2018 Pacifica Models Due to Control Arm Separation Risk

Chrysler is recalling 47,771 2018 Pacifica and Pacifica Plug-In Hybrid vehicles because the right front lower control arm may separate, increasing crash risk.

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 (suspension component separation) that could increase the risk of a crash, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2018 Chrysler Pacifica and Pacifica Plug-In Hybrid vehicles. The recall involves 47,771 vehicles where the right front lower control arm may separate from the steering knuckle.

This defect could increase the risk of a crash. Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the right front knuckle and lower control arm for damage, replacing components as necessary. The right front lower control arm knuckle pinch bolt will be replaced with a larger-diameter pinch bolt. These repairs will be performed free of charge.

The recall began on April 26, 2019. 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 V15.

The recalled product

Product
CHRYSLER PACIFICA PLUG-IN HYBRID, PACIFICA
Brand
CHRYSLER
Manufacturer
Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
Category
Vehicle — SUV / Minivan
Hazard
Affected units
47,771

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 (2)

  • PACIFICA PLUG-IN HYBRID
  • PACIFICA

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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