Chrysler Pacifica (2017): Electrical system
Recall 18V049000 · Jan 11, 2018 · Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
153,859
vehicles affected
153,859
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 18V049000
- Date
- Jan 11, 2018
- Maker
- Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
- Units affected
- 153,859
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Electrical system > Software; Engine and engine cooling > Engine
- Model years
- 2017
- Started by
- The safety regulator
- Hazard
- Crash risk
What is wrong
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2017 Chrysler Pacifica vehicles equipped with a 3.6l engine. The engine control software may become out of sync with the crankshaft position sensor, possibly resulting in an engine stall.
What can happen
An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will update the engine control software, free of charge. The recall began March 7, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is U01.
Vehicles covered
1 model, 1 model year in all
Related pages
Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 18V049000?
1 model: Chrysler Pacifica (2017), about 153,859 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 18V049000?
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will update the engine control software, free of charge. The recall began March 7, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is U01.
What can happen?
An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.