Chrysler Pacifica (2017-2018): Seat belts
Recall 17V542000 · Aug 31, 2017 · Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
47,927
vehicles affected
47,927
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 17V542000
- Date
- Aug 31, 2017
- Maker
- Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
- Units affected
- 47,927
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Seat belts > Rear/other
- Model years
- 2017-2018
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Crash risk
What is wrong
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Chrysler Pacifica vehicles equipped with the 8-passenger seating option. In certain passenger seating and vehicle situations, the second-row center seating position seat belt buckle could cause the left outboard seat belt to become unlatched.
What can happen
Inadvertent unlatching of the left outboard seat belt can increase the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will install a shorter second-row seat belt buckle, free of charge. The recall began October 26, 2017. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is T54.
Vehicles covered
1 model, 2 model years in all
Related pages
Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 17V542000?
1 model: Chrysler Pacifica (2017-2018), about 47,927 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 17V542000?
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will install a shorter second-row seat belt buckle, free of charge. The recall began October 26, 2017. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is T54.
What can happen?
Inadvertent unlatching of the left outboard seat belt can increase the risk of injury in the event 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.