NHTSA Recall 18V740000
NHTSA Campaign Id 18V740000; Date: Oct. 19, 2018
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.
Recalled Vehicles:
2017 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid; 2018 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid
Component: Engine And Engine Cooling:exhaust System:emission Control:catalytic Convertor
Manufactured by: Chrysler (fca Us Llc)
Affected Units:: 10,021
Recall Summary:
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.
How to Fix:
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 is expected to begin december 8, 2018. owners may contact chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. chrysler's number for this recall is u94.
Recall 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.
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