NHTSA Recall # | 131950 |
NHTSA Compaign # | 17V482000 |
MFG Compaign # | PAC20170728 |
Manufacturer | Vantage Mobility International, LLC |
Supplier | CHRYSLER |
Brand | CHRYSLER |
Model | PACIFICA |
Model Year | 2017 |
Component | POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DIFFERENTIAL UNIT |
Date of notification | 14/08/17 |
Begin date of manufacuring | 29/07/16 |
End date of manufacturing | 25/07/17 |
Type of recall | V |
Recall initiator | MFR |
Report received | 28/07/17 |
Report created | 02/08/17 |
Regulation part number | |
FMV safety standard number | |
Estimated number of affected units | 524 |
Defect summary | 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. |
Consequence summary | A wheel wobble may cause a possible loss of control, increasing the risk of a crash. |
Corrective action | 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. |
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). |