Recall
Chrysler Pacifica — 18V395000
NHTSA ID
18V395000
Make
Chrysler
Model
Pacifica
Years Affected
2017
Recall Date
2018-06-14
Component
EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:ANTI-THEFT DEVICES
Units Affected
240,242
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
U50
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
If the MPR is engaged unintentionally, the vehicle could roll away striking and injuring a bystander or cause a crash.
Remedy
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.