Chrysler Pacifica recall: Electrical System:ignition:anti-theft:control Module
Official safety recall 18V395000 published by NHTSA.
High risk
Contact an authorised dealer of the maker. Recall repairs are free of charge.
Affected vehicles
| Vehicle | Model year | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Chrysler Pacifica | 2017 | United States |
| Chrysler Pacifica | 2018 | United States |
The problem
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."
If the MPR is engaged unintentionally, the vehicle could roll away striking and injuring a bystander or cause a crash.
The official 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.