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VehicleOct 19, 201810,260 affected

Chrysler recall: Hybrid propulsion system

What is wrong

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.

What could happen

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.

The fix

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.

Vehicles covered

Facts

NHTSA recall number
18V740000
Type
Vehicle
Filed by
Chrysler (Fca Us LLC)
Reported to NHTSA
Oct 19, 2018
Owners notified
Nov 15, 2018
Vehicles or items affected
10,260
Started by
The manufacturer
Built
Aug 16, 2016 to Aug 7, 2018
Part
Hybrid propulsion system; Engine and engine cooling › Exhaust system › Emission control › Catalytic convertor
Maker's own recall number
U94

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-434-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

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