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Chrysler 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.

NHTSA campaign 18V-740 · Reported October 19, 2018 · 10,260 vehicles affected

AFFECTED MODELS
Chrysler Pacifica
VEHICLES AFFECTED
10,260
REMEDY
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.
COST
Free

The short version

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) reported a problem with the hybrid propulsion system. Here is what owners need to know.

WHAT

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.

WHY IT MATTERS

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.

WHAT TO DO

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.

Affected vehicles

These model years are included in NHTSA campaign 18V-740.

YEAR RANGEMODEL
2017–2018Chrysler Pacifica

What changed

Newest first. The record shows both when the recall began and what has changed since.

  1. Recall reported to NHTSA. LATEST

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