Chrysler Pacifica PLUG-IN Hybrid (2017-2018): Hybrid propulsion system
Recall 18V740000 · Oct 19, 2018 · Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
10,260
vehicles affected
10,260
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 18V740000
- Date
- Oct 19, 2018
- Maker
- Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
- Units affected
- 10,260
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Hybrid propulsion system; Engine and engine cooling > Exhaust system > Emission control > Catalytic convertor
- Model years
- 2017-2018
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Fire
What is wrong
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.
What can happen
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.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
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 began November 15, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is U94.
Vehicles covered
1 model, 2 model years in all
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Chrysler | Pacifica Plug-IN Hybrid | 2017-2018 |
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 18V740000?
1 model: Chrysler Pacifica Plug-IN Hybrid (2017-2018), about 10,260 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 18V740000?
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 began November 15, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is U94.
What can happen?
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.
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.