CHRYSLER PACIFICA 2018: EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:ANTI-THEFT DEVICES
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 18V395000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| CHRYSLER | PACIFICA | 2018 |
| 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: EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:ANTI-THEFT DEVICES
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 240242
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 114
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."
If the MPR is engaged unintentionally, the vehicle could roll away striking and injuring a bystander or cause a crash.
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.
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.
