Chrysler Pacifica Electrical Short Circuit May Cause Engine Shutdown
Chrysler is recalling certain 2017-2023 Pacifica Plug-In Hybrid vehicles due to a wiring connector short circuit that may cause unexpected engine shutdown and loss of drive power.
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: Vehicle electrical defect with potential for engine shutdown and crash risk. No injuries or deaths reported. Meets the criterion for High severity: risk-of-harm product where injury has not yet been reported.
Plain-English summary
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2017-2023 Chrysler Pacifica Plug-In Hybrid Electric vehicles. An internal transmission wiring connector may short circuit, which can cause an unexpected engine shutdown.
When the engine shuts down unexpectedly, the vehicle loses drive power. This loss of power increases the risk of a crash.
A total of 67,117 vehicles are potentially affected across model years 2017 through 2023. Chrysler will notify owners and dealers will perform the repair at no charge. The remedy involves updating the Power Inverter Module (PIM) software and, if necessary, updating the instrument panel cluster (IPC) and electronic control module (ECM) software. Owners can contact FCA US at 1-800-853-1403 or the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration at 1-888-327-4236 for more information.
The recalled product
- Product
- CHRYSLER PACIFICA
- Brand
- CHRYSLER
- Manufacturer
- Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
- Category
- Vehicle — Electrical System
- Affected units
- 67,117
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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