CHRYSLER PACIFICA 2017: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:ANTI-THEFT:CONTROL MODULE

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 18V395000

Make Model Year
CHRYSLER PACIFICA 2017
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2018-07-09 2018-06-14 2018-06-18

Production Dates: 2016-06-15 - 2018-04-06

Manufacturers Involved: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)

Manufacturer Campaign Number: U50

Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:ANTI-THEFT:CONTROL MODULE

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 240242

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 114

Summary

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

Consequence

If the MPR is engaged unintentionally, the vehicle could roll away striking and injuring a bystander or cause a crash.

Remedy

Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the MPR plug, free of charge. The recall began July 9, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is U50.

Notes

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.