CHRYSLER PACIFICA HYBRID 2017: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 18V740000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| CHRYSLER | PACIFICA HYBRID | 2017 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2018-11-15 | 2018-10-19 | 2018-10-24 |
Production Dates: 2016-08-16 - 2018-08-07
Manufacturers Involved: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
Manufacturer Campaign Number: U94
Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 10260
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
Chrysler "FCA US LLC" is recalling certain 2017-2018 Chrysler Pacifica Plug-in Hybrid Electric vehicles "PHEV". After the vehicle has been operating in PHEV propulsion mode, the gas-fueled engine may not restart properly resulting in unburned fuel entering the exhaust catalyst.
The improperly started engine could result in a loss of motive power increasing the risk of a crash or the unburned fuel in the catalyst may ignite increasing the risk of a fire.
FCA will notify owners, and dealers will update the powertrain controller module software, and inspect and replace the catalytic converter as necessary, free of charge. The recall began November 15, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is U94.
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 'TTY 1-800-434-9153', or go to www.safercar.gov.
