NHTSA Recall # | 122496 |
NHTSA Compaign # | 17V342000 |
MFG Compaign # | Pac-20170525 |
Manufacturer | Vantage Mobility International, LLC |
Supplier | CHRYSLER |
Brand | CHRYSLER |
Model | PACIFICA |
Model Year | 2017 |
Component | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONEN |
Date of notification | 03/07/17 |
Begin date of manufacuring | 29/07/16 |
End date of manufacturing | 02/05/17 |
Type of recall | V |
Recall initiator | MFR |
Report received | 25/05/17 |
Report created | 30/05/17 |
Regulation part number | |
FMV safety standard number | 135 |
Estimated number of affected units | 371 |
Defect summary | Vantage mobility international, llc (vantage mobility) is recalling certain 2017 chrysler pacifica lowered floor vans modified by vantage mobility for wheelchair accessibility. The affected vans have rear brake lines that might have been crossed during the modification. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard number 135, "light vehicle brake systems." |
Consequence summary | The crossed rear brake lines will cause the rear anti-lock brake system to be ineffective, increasing the risk of a crash. |
Corrective action | Vantage mobility will notify owners, and dealers will correct the rear brake line attachments, free of charge. The recall began on july 3, 2017. Owners may contact vantage mobility customer service at 1-800-488-9082. Vantage mobility's number for this recall is pac-20170525. |
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). |