CHRYSLER PACIFICA 2017: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 19V348000

Make Model Year
CHRYSLER PACIFICA 2017
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2019-05-24 2019-05-09 2019-05-09

Production Dates: 2016-10-11 - 2018-11-20

Manufacturers Involved: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)

Manufacturer Campaign Number: V53

Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 198731

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

Chrysler "FCA US LLC" is recalling certain 2017-2019 Pacifica vehicles equipped with engine stop/start systems. A loose battery ground connection may result in an intermittent loss of power steering assist and/or a stall.

Consequence

A loss of power steering assist or a stall can increase the risk of crash.

Remedy

Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the battery ground surfaces, clean the contact surfaces as needed, and properly reassemble the ground connection, free of charge. The recall began May 24, 2019. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US' number for this recall is V53.

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.