NHTSA Recall # | 124456 |
NHTSA Compaign # | 17V375000 |
MFG Compaign # | T37 |
Manufacturer | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) |
Supplier | CHRYSLER |
Brand | CHRYSLER |
Model | PACIFICA HYBRID |
Model Year | 2017 |
Component | EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS |
Date of notification | 06/07/17 |
Begin date of manufacuring | 04/10/16 |
End date of manufacturing | 18/05/17 |
Type of recall | V |
Recall initiator | MFR |
Report received | 13/06/17 |
Report created | 14/06/17 |
Regulation part number | |
FMV safety standard number | 110 |
Estimated number of affected units | 100 |
Defect summary | Chrysler (fca us llc) is recalling certain 2017 pacifica plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (phev). The tire placard on the affected vehicles incorrectly lists the seating capacity as 6 occupants rather then 7 occupants, with a combined weight of 950lbs rather than 1,100lbs. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 110, "tire selection and rims." |
Consequence summary | The incorrect tire label may cause customer confusion, potentially resulting in vehicle overloading, increasing the risk of a crash. |
Corrective action | Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace tire placard label, free of charge. The recall began july 6, 2017. Owners may contact chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is t37. |
Recall notes | Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153). |