2018 CHRYSLER PACIFICA HYBRID RECALL - #18V740000
RECALL FOR ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING : EXHAUST SYSTEM : EMISSION CONTROL : CATALYTIC CONVERTOR
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.
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National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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Recall Details
| Vehicle |
2018 CHRYSLER PACIFICA HYBRID |
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| Manufacturer |
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) |
| Manufactured between |
8/16/2016 - 8/7/2018 |
| Recalled on |
10/24/2018 |
| Influenced by |
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) |
| Owners Notified on |
11/15/2018 |
| # Affected |
10,260 |
| Recalled for |
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR |
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| Description |
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. |
| Consequences |
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. |
| Corrective action |
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. |
| 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. |
| See also |
2018 CHRYSLER PACIFICA HYBRID Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, WIRING, FRONT UNDERHOOD
2018 CHRYSLER PACIFICA HYBRID Recall for HYBRID PROPULSION SYSTEM
2018 CHRYSLER PACIFICA HYBRID Recall for SUSPENSION, FRONT, CONTROL ARM, LOWER ARM
2018 CHRYSLER PACIFICA HYBRID Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, 12V/24V/48V BATTERY, CABLES
2018 CHRYSLER PACIFICA HYBRID Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, WIRING, INTERIOR/UNDER DASH
2018 CHRYSLER PACIFICA HYBRID Recall for HYBRID PROPULSION SYSTEM
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