Chrysler recall: Equipment
What is wrong
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."
What could happen
If the MPR is engaged unintentionally, the vehicle could roll away striking and injuring a bystander or cause a crash.
The fix
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.
Vehicles covered
- Chrysler Pacifica 2017–2018
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 18V395000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Chrysler (Fca Us LLC)
- Reported to NHTSA
- Jun 14, 2018
- Owners notified
- Jul 9, 2018
- Vehicles or items affected
- 240,242
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Jun 15, 2016 to Apr 6, 2018
- Part
- Equipment › Electrical › Anti-theft devices; Electrical system › Ignition › Anti-theft › Control module
- Maker's own recall number
- U50
- Safety standard
- FMVSS 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.
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- Chrysler recall: Electronic stability control (esc) Sep 1, 2026
- Chrysler / Dodge / Jeep and more recall: Back over prevention Aug 13, 2026
- Chrysler recall: Electrical system Jun 4, 2026
- Chrysler recall: Air bags Jun 2, 2026
- Chrysler / Jeep / Ram recall: Back over prevention May 21, 2026
- Chrysler recall: Equipment adaptive/mobility May 11, 2026
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.