The defect
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Pacifica Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicles (PHEV). A vehicle fire can occur when parked, even with the ignition in the "Off" position.
The risk
A vehicle fire increases the risk of injury.
The remedy
Owners are advised not to recharge their vehicles, and to park outside and away from structures, until they are repaired. Dealers will update the high voltage battery pack control module (BPCM) software. In addition, dealers will inspect and if necessary, replace the battery pack assembly. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Interim letters, informing owners of the safety risk were mailed on February 25, 2022. Final owner notification letters were mailed October 6, 2022. Owners may contact FCA US LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US LLC's number for this recall is Z11. This recall is superseded by NHTSA recall 24V-538.
NHTSA's own wording · initiated by MFR
Vehicles covered
| Model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Chrysler Pacifica Plug-IN Hybrid | 2017, 2018 |
Components: HYBRID PROPULSION SYSTEM
Model years in this recall
NHTSA complaints and the number of recall campaigns for each model year this recall covers.
| Model | Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chrysler Pacifica Plug-IN Hybrid | 2017 | 79 | 6 |
| Chrysler Pacifica Plug-IN Hybrid | 2018 | 224 | 6 |
Other hybrid propulsion system recalls in 2022
5 of the 933 recall campaigns reported to NHTSA in 2022 concerned the hybrid propulsion system; Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) filed 225 campaigns in all.
| 22V836000 11 Nov 2022 | Kia America, Inc. |
| 22V459000 28 Jun 2022 | Hyundai Motor America |
| 22V187000 25 Mar 2022 | Ford Motor Company |
| 22V149000 11 Mar 2022 | Ford Motor Company |
NHTSA recalls (public domain) · all recalls of 2022