RECALL DO NOT DRIVE, DO NOT CHARGE: 2017-2018 Pacifica plug-in hybrid electric vehicles park their cars outside and away from homes, even if the vehicle is turned off

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Auburn Hills MI February 15, 2022; Chrysler (Stellantis) recommends that owners of select Model Year 2017-2018 Pacifica plug-in hybrid electric vehicles park their cars outside and away from homes, even if the vehicle is turned off, until their vehicles have been repaired, due to the risk of fire.

Owners should also not charge their vehicles. They should continue to park outside and refrain from charging until a remedy is identified.

More than 16,700 vehicles are affected, and Chrysler will notify owners by mail.

February 11, 2022

NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V077000

Vehicle Fire When Parked

A vehicle fire increases the risk of injury.

NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V077000

Manufacturer Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)

Components HYBRID PROPULSION SYSTEM

Potential Number of Units Affected 16,741

Summary

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Pacifica Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicles (PHEV). A vehicle fire can occur when parked, even with the ignition in the "Off" position.

Remedy

Owners are advised not to recharge their vehicles, and to park outside and away from structures, until they are repaired. Letters notifying owners of the safety risk are expected to be mailed later this month. Second letters will be mailed once the remedy is available. Owners may contact FCA US LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US LLC's number for this recall is Z11.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Affected Products:

Model Year 2017-2018 Pacifica plug-in hybrid electric vehicles

Associated Documents

Recall Acknowledgement
Defect Notice

NHTSA encourages all consumers to report any safety concerns to the agency online or by calling our Vehicle Safety Hotline (Toll-Free: 1-888-327-4236 / Hearing Impaired (TTY): 1-800-424-9153).