NHTSA Recall # | 136832 |
NHTSA Compaign # | 18V395000 |
MFG Compaign # | U50 |
Manufacturer | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) |
Supplier | CHRYSLER |
Brand | CHRYSLER |
Model | PACIFICA |
Model Year | 2017 |
Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:ANTI-THEFT:CONTROL |
Date of notification | 09/07/18 |
Begin date of manufacuring | 15/06/16 |
End date of manufacturing | 06/04/18 |
Type of recall | V |
Recall initiator | MFR |
Report received | 14/06/18 |
Report created | 18/06/18 |
Regulation part number | |
FMV safety standard number | 114 |
Estimated number of affected units | 240242 |
Defect summary | 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." |
Consequence summary | If the mpr is engaged unintentionally, the vehicle could roll away striking and injuring a bystander or cause a crash. |
Corrective action | 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. |
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). |