NHTSA Campaign 18V740000

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR

Issued by Chrysler (FCA US LLC) · Reported Oct 19, 2018 · 10,260 vehicles affected

What's 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.

Consequence

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.

Remedy

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 affected by this recall

Make Model Year Units
CHRYSLER PACIFICA PLUG-IN HYBRID 2017 10,260
CHRYSLER PACIFICA PLUG-IN HYBRID 2018 10,260

Source: NHTSA Campaign 18V740000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.