Chrysler recall: Power train
What is wrong
Vantage Mobility International, LLC (VMI) is recalling certain 2017 Chrysler Pacifica lowered floor vehicles modified by VMI. The rear pinion bracket on both sides of the vehicle may crack, causing the axle not to be centered and the wheel to wobble.
What could happen
A wheel wobble may cause a possible loss of control, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
VMI will notify owners, and dealers will replace the pinion brackets, free of charge. The recall began on August 14, 2017. Owners may contact VMI customer service at 1-800-488-9082. VMI's number for this recall is PAC20170728.
Vehicles covered
- Chrysler Pacifica 2017
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 17V482000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Vantage Mobility International, LLC
- Reported to NHTSA
- Jul 28, 2017
- Owners notified
- Aug 14, 2017
- Vehicles or items affected
- 524
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Jul 29, 2016 to Jul 25, 2017
- Part
- Power train › Driveline › Differential unit
- Maker's own recall number
- PAC20170728
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.
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To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.