NATIONAL RV PACIFICA 2017: EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:ANTI-THEFT DEVICES

Make : NATIONAL RV Model : PACIFICA Year : 2017
Build Dates : 2016-06-15 - 2018-04-06
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 18V395000
Date Owner's Notified: 2018-07-09 Date Received by ODI: 2018-06-14 Date Added to Database: 2018-06-18
Manufacturers Involved: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) (Stellantis)
Manufacturer's Responsible for the Recall:
Manufacturer Campaign Number: U50
Component: EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:ANTI-THEFT DEVICES
Potential Number Of Units Affected : 240242
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.
Report Initiator: MFR V Report
Regulation Part Number: Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 114
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.