NHTSA Recall # | 140839 |
NHTSA Compaign # | 18V740000 |
MFG Compaign # | U94 |
Manufacturer | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) |
Supplier | CHRYSLER |
Brand | CHRYSLER |
Model | PACIFICA HYBRID |
Model Year | 2017 |
Component | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMIS |
Date of notification | 15/11/18 |
Begin date of manufacuring | 16/08/16 |
End date of manufacturing | 07/08/18 |
Type of recall | V |
Recall initiator | MFR |
Report received | 19/10/18 |
Report created | 24/10/18 |
Regulation part number | |
FMV safety standard number | |
Estimated number of affected units | 10260 |
Defect summary | 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. |
Consequence summary | 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. |
Corrective action | 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. |
Recall notes | Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-434-9153). |